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Scranton man admits to police he sells meth
SCRANTON — A Scranton man stopped by city police for jaywalking Tuesday admitted he used and sold crystal meth, according to a criminal complaint. Melvin Eltora, 33, of 425 S. Main Ave., faces felony charges of possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a cellphone. According to...
Guilty verdict in Lackawanna County murder trial
A guilty verdict in the Justin Shuback murder trial in Lackawanna County. Shuback was found guilty of first-degree murder and burglary by a jury in Lackawanna County on Wednesday afternoon, following 10 hours of deliberation over 2 days, in the death of Old Forge businessman Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. Cries of "burn in hell” and "garbage” came from the courtroom gallery as the county sheriff’s deputies led Schuback away after the jury’s verdict was read. It took more than six years for the police to find Robert Baron’s remains, discovered near Pagnotti Park in Old Forge last year. It took almost 14 months for prosecutors to bring Schuback to trial.
Police: Repeat Wyoming Valley Mall retail theft offender wanted
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who is allegedly a repeat retail theft offender at the Wyoming Valley Mall. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police, for the last two months, the man pictured has been going to JC Penneys at the Wyoming Valley Mall and stealing Levi’s jeans. Police say […]
Breaking ground on new behavioral health hospital
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Lehigh Valley Health Network and Universal Health Services celebrated the start of construction on a new three-story behavioral health hospital. The new facility will have 144 beds for patients. It'll be operated by the joint venture-- creating more than 300 full-time jobs including...
Andre Gordon Will Stand Trial For Triple Homicide: Bucks DA
Gordon Jr., 26, had a preliminary hearing held in absentia on Wednesday, May 15 after he "refused to come out of his jail cell to be transported to the Justice Center," according to prosecutors. During the hearing, Magisterial District Judge Terrence Hughes reviewed photos, heard 911 calls, and watched body...
Residents air out concerns about bridge restrictions in Luzerne County
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — New weight restrictions on a bridge in Luzerne County could prevent first responders from getting across and saving lives in a reasonable time, and that’s concerning Plymouth Township residents. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was at a meeting Thursday where those worries were aired out. Safety concerns have prompted […]
Luzerne County man accused of shooting at occupied vehicle
EXETER, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Luzerne County man was arrested after allegedly firing a shot into an occupied vehicle. Police arrested Edward James Wasko, 37, of Wyoming on several charges following an investigation into a reported shooting in the borough of Exeter. On May 8, officers with the...
Dan Reese appointed acting Luzerne County planning/zoning director
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Luzerne County GIS/Mapping Director Dan Reese will serve as acting planning/zoning executive director, county Manager Romilda Crocamo announced Friday. The planning/zoning position is open because Matthew Jones unexpectedly resigned last week, declining to offer further details. According to Crocamo:. Reese has...
Old Forge community reacts to guilty verdict
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Since the beginning of the case, the Old Forge community has looked for answers, justice, and closure. After six days of testimony and a verdict finally reached, that closure is now settling in. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli spoke with people in Old Forge about the end of this […]
Driver wanted in hit-and-run investigation in Dallas Twp.
DALLAS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is wanted after police say they were involved in a hit-and-run incident. The Dallas Township Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run near Valley Mart Citgo Gas Station on State Route 309 on May 12 around 12:20 p.m. Police say the car involved looks to be a 2005-2012 […]
'Sunsets on South Main' returning to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — "Sunsets on South Main" is returning to downtown Wilkes-Barre starting this week. The free outdoor celebration will be around all summer long starting tomorrow at Midtown Village. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy live music, adult beverages, and several different food options.
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