CRIME & SAFETY
Motorcycle rider dies from injuries in Hazleton crash
HAZLETON, Pa. — Police in Luzerne County are investigating a fatal crash from last week. On Wednesday, May 8, around 11:50 a.m., a motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it was hit by an SUV, according to Hazleton police. It happened in the area of North Church Street and 17th Street.
Police look to identify suspect in Viewmont Mall theft
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who may have stolen from the Viewmont Mall. The Scranton Police Department said they are trying to identify the person in the photos below. Officers said the suspect is wanted for questioning concerning a theft at Dick’s House of Sport […]
Attic fire damages home in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An attic fire damaged a home early Saturday morning in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes Barre City Fire Department said a call came just before 5:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire on the 300 block of McLean Street. When on-scene, first responders determined that the fire started in the attic. There were no […]
Prosecution rests in Robert Baron murder trial; alleged killer will not testify
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office rested its case Monday against alleged killer Justin Schuback. Schuback, replying to questions from Judge Terrence Nealon, said he will not testify to defend himself against charges he murdered Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. The prosecution...
Lackawanna County murder case entering second week
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A high-profile murder case in Lackawanna County is about to enter its second week. 38-year-old Justin Schuback is accused of robbing and killing Robert Baron of Old Forge in 2017. On Friday, prosecutors presented testimony and evidence to place the defendant at the scene of the crime, Ghigiarelli’s restaurant which […]
Second week of Justin Schuback trial begins
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Day six in the courtroom ended early for the trial of Old Forge resident Justin Schuback. Schuback is accused of killing well-known businessman and restaurant owner Robert Baron. Monday’s trial wrapped up testimonies for both the prosecution and the defense, only two people took the stand Monday, and Justin Schuback […]
Car fire shuts down Route 22
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A vehicle fire shut down both sides of Route 22 in Hanover Twp. on Sunday. The fire was reported around 4:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes near the Airport Road exit in Hanover Township. Traffic cam video from PennDOT showed heavy smoke in the area. Pennsylvania...
Police: Woman’s car vandalized in Wyoming County
FALLS TOWNSHIP, WYOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tunkhannock Township Police say a woman’s car was vandalized Sunday. On May 12, The Tunkhannock Township Police Department said in a Facebook post they were called at about 10:25 p.m. for a report of criminal mischief. Police say the victim, a 62-year-old woman, was traveling on Dickinson Road in […]
Baron trial recap: Key moments from week 1 as week 2 set to start in Scranton courtroom
More than seven years after Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron was killed, the only man accused in his death went on trial starting last week in Lackawanna County. While Justin Schuback is charged in the case, testimony at the county courthouse in Scranton focused on the actions and recollections of many people connected with him and the victim, including Baron’s own family.
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