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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 […]
DUI checkpoint set in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed in Luzerne County this weekend. Pennsylvania State Police Troop N stated “Operation Nighthawk: will be held on the weekend of May 17-19. Police say one or more checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways in Hazleton that are experiencing high […]
Fraud investigation underway at Columbia County car dealership
BERWICK, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — A vehicle fraud investigation is underway at a car dealership in Columbia County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on May 10, troopers began investigating Bear Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Berwick. Troopers say an individual alleged that they never received a vehicle title from...
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...
Three charged with alleged attack on driver
Berwick, Pa. — Three people are facing riot charges after police say they randomly shot at a driver who was passing by their house. Paul Franklin Bartlow, 26, was the alleged shooter the night of March 28, but he was one of three men who were arrested for the attack on a stranger just before 11 p.m. on Jessup Street, according to police. Here’s what court papers say happened: ...
Two wanted for alleged retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects who they say committed retail theft at Target. On May 12 two people entered Target in Wilkes-Barre Township, took two baby monitors, and hid them inside a diaper bag that was taken from the sales floor, police stated. Wilkes-Barre Township Police say one […]
1 dead, 1 facing charges after deadly Hazleton crash
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges and one person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. Police say the crash happened May 8 just before 12:00 p.m. involving a motorcycle on North Church Street and 17th Street in Hazleton. Officials say the motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it […]
Crash involving motorcycle stalls I-81 traffic in Luzerne County
LAFLIN, Pa. — A crash tied up traffic in Luzerne County. The backup on Interstate 81 North approaching the Pittston exit went for several miles. It's all because of a crash involving a motorcycle. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Monday along the interstate in Laflin, about 1.5 miles before...
PSP: Man fraudulently purchased $34,000 of meat
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly defrauded a company $34,000 worth of meat. On January 13 troopers were called to Hazle Meats in Hazle Township for reports of a possible theft by deception. Through further investigation, police said an unknown man who identified himself as […]
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...
Road closures for Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced the upcoming Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta travel advisory. According to Mayor George C. Brown, the traffic pattern for the Fine Arts Fiesta on the Public Square will change starting May 15, and end on May 20. List of the traffic patterns: The Fine Arts Fiesta will kick […]
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 […]
Cabell replies to Luzerne County filing over write-in tally
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Michael Cabell filed a legal response Tuesday in his quest to tally write-in votes, if any, in his tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District. His filing describes the Luzerne County Election Board’s legal argument as “nothing...
Motorcoach service from Avoca to Philly airport
Air travelers leaving from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) on American Airlines can soon connect through Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) by motorcoach. Beginning August 6, buses will operate four times a day in each direction between AVP and Philly. The new service allows passengers to clear security at AVP and board a motorcoach to Philadelphia's Terminal F. Travelers will not have to clear security again and can walk to their gate.
Partial certification of primary election scheduled
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — From Your Local Election Headquarters, partial certification of the primary election in Luzerne County is scheduled for later this week. The Luzerne County Board of Elections and Registration will convene a special meeting Thursday morning to approve a partial certification of the April 23 primary election. According to a post on […]
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