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Wilkes-Barre man gets prison for dealing meth
A Wilkes-Barre man has been sentenced to serve up to 10 years in federal prison for dealing methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Emile Occean, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy Mannion for distributing meth in Luzerne County between March 31, 2022, and April 12, 2022.
Superior court orders new trial for Plymouth man
WILKES-BARRE — The Pennsylvania Superior Court on Thursday vacated the rape and physical assault convictions of Edwin Colon and ordered a new trial in Luzerne County Court. The appellate court’s ruling in a 10-page opinion followed the recommendation of President Judge Michael T. Vough that Colon, 33, should be awarded a new trial.
Fake deputy sheriff allegedly scams man out of $2,500
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man believing he was talking to an officer was scammed out of $2,5000 for a fake outstanding warrant bill, police stated. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police, a 26-year-old man from Wilkes-Barre reported he got a phone call from a person claiming to be employed by the Luzerne County […]
Convicted murderer Patrick Russin facing ethnic intimidation, assault charges
DALLAS TWP. — When Patrick Raymond Russin went to the Dallas Township Police Department to pick up personal items on April 11, he was advised of an arrest warrant from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Russin, 54, of North Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown, apparently lost...
A fine day on the square: Fine Arts Fiesta continues in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — Public Square was packed on Friday for the second day of Fine Arts Fiesta, a four-day festival featuring professional artists, artisans, musicians, dancers, poets, theater artists and international talents. The stage events schedule for the remainder of the weekend is as follows. Saturday, May 18. 10:55 a.m....
Man allegedly steals $11K from cemetery association
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after allegedly stealing over $11,000 from Huntsville Cemetery Association. The Jackson Township Police Department has charged former President/Treasurer 82-year-old Robert Bullock from Dallas for allegedly stealing funds from the Huntsville Cemetery Association. According to the Jackson Township Police Department, on January 24 police […]
Rahjuan Marquel Morgan Charged In Scranton Killing: PD
Police originally called Benjamin Thompson's Jackson Street death "suspicious" before declaring it a homicide on Thursday morning, May 16. By Thursday night, 24-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan was arrested for criminal homicide and criminal conspiracy, city police said. "This investigation is still underway and more arrests are expected," officials said. SPD...
3 injured after van goes over Cross Valley embankment
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three were transported to the hospital after a van went over the embankment on the Cross Valley. According to Deputy Chief Alan Klapat, around 6:12 a.m. first responders were dispatched to the area of Exit 1 on the Cross Valley for a report of a van over an embankment. Officials […]
Judge denies request to change no contest plea in Harveys Lake stabbing
WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County judge denied a request by a Laflin woman who wanted to withdraw her no-contest plea on a felony assault charge stemming from a stabbing in Harveys Lake in 2020. Isabella Rosa Sobejano, 24, of Peachwood Drive, claimed she was pressured into signing the no-contest...
Mayor Cognetti talks public safety plan going forward for Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On the heels of Thursday night’s murder arrest, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti says she’s committed to public safety. The mayor sat down with 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary exclusively to talk about her public safety plan. Feeling safe in your neighborhood is crucial. Mayor Cognetti says simple actions, such as staying alert […]
Bergen Logistics closing down, 100 employees affected
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A business in Wilkes-Barre will be closing its doors in the coming months. According to a notice from the state Department of Labor and Industry's, Bergen Logistics on Hanover Street will be closing. 100 employees are said to be affected. The closure is slated...
Dallas Township man faces charges over alleged threat against TL reporter
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A Dallas Township man faces misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with an alleged threat against a Times Leader reporter, according to criminal complaint issued Wednesday. The accused — 37-year-old John T. Premo — left a...
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...
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 […]
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