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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.
Five homicides so far this year in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Earlier this week, the intersection of Jackson Street and Filmore Avenue was swarming with investigators after a man was shot and killed, found unconscious in his car. With the Friday excitement as kids rush home for the weekend, parents not feeling the same. "It's scary because...
Luzerne County celebrates the opening of the sensory room
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A project that will help kids in Luzerne County is now complete. Friday afternoon, Leadership Northeast’s Head Start Heroes group unveiled their sensory room at the Luzerne County Head Start Center on Beekman Street in Wilkes-Barre. It was created by a team from the leadership class of 2024 and took […]
WBPD honors former officers in memorial service
WILKES-BARRE — Retired and current Wilkes-Barre police officers paid their respects to a pair of former officers on Friday at their annual Memorial Week Service. The service, held at the Wilkes-Barre Police Department headquarters, is a part of National Police Week, which was established in 1962 to honor “law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.” The Wilkes-Barre service extends recognition to all former officers who have passed away over the previous year.
'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.
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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 […]
Armed Forces Parade hits the streets of Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local patriotic parade put on pause by the pandemic made its return to Scranton. It honored active military service members who marched their way back to the Center City. The Armed Forces Parade returned to downtown Scranton for the first time in five years. One woman who attended with […]
Adaptive bikes distributed to kids
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — With the end of the school year on the horizon. Students across our area will soon be spending a lot more time outside. To make sure everyone can get out, adaptive bikes were given to families in Luzerne County. Eight adaptive bikes were distributed on Thursday at the Wilkes-Barre Area High School Stadium in Plains Township.
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...
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