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What we know of Wilkes-Barre death investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re waiting to learn more about a death investigation in Luzerne County. Authorities have not yet released any new information Wednesday, but here’s what we know so far. Luzerne County Coroner Jill Matthews confirms a body was found in a wooded area along the North Cross Valley Expressway Tuesday. Officials […]
Three juveniles in custody after a robbery at a gas station in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Three juveniles are in custody after robbing a gas station and fleeing in Hazle Township. Police Troop N Hazleton was informed of a robbery that occurred at the Valero Gas Station on North Church Street. Troopers located the vehicle of the suspects on Interstate 80...
Man wanted for alleged shooting in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County are searching for a man who is wanted for an alleged shooting incident. The Hazleton City Police Department says Enemecio Espiritu is wanted on multiple charges stemming from a shooting incident on July 5, 2022. Espiritu is charged with firearm violations and recklessly endangering another person. […]
Man caught allegedly trying to light building on fire
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is locked up Wednesday in Luzerne County after police say he tried to set a building on fire in Wilkes-Barre Township. Jamane Danthony Albert was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police say he tried to light an abandoned credit union building in Wilkes Barre Township on fire. Police […]
Child accidentally injured in Wilkes-Barre shooting
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report a juvenile was accidentally shot in Wilkes-Barre Sunday evening. Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated officers responded to the area of Scott and Mundy Street on Sunday around 11:00 p.m., for a person suffering from a gunshot wound. After further investigation, it was learned a child was injured accidentally, […]
PD: Suspicious man at Sheetz found wanted in New Jersey
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man acting “suspicious” at Sheetz was discovered to be wanted in New Jersey. According to the Plains Township Police Department, around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, a patrol officer saw a man acting suspiciously at Sheetz on State Route 315. Investigators reported that the man was identified as […]
Mother sentenced after infant dies from fentanyl
LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was sentenced on Monday for the death of her 16-day-old child. In November of 2022, 28/22 News reported that a baby was being fed breast milk that contained traces of fentanyl. Jennifer Travinski was arrested and charged with the death of her newborn child. Officials have sentenced Travinski […]
Woman wanted for alleged retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A suspect is wanted after police say she hid multiple items in her bag while visiting Target in Wilkes-Barre Township. On March 18 around 5:00 p.m., the suspect pictured was at Target when she selected clothing and cosmetics and hid them in a black bag, according to police. The […]
Combatting the nursing shortage in Pottsville
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A shortage of nursing staff has spread across the country and has even made its way here to northeastern Pennsylvania, but a local school is looking to change that. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci spoke with the school’s director on how they plan to do it. A nursing school in […]
Pribula resigns as Luzerne County Republican party chair
EXETER — PJ Pribula on Wednesday announced his resignation as Chairman of Luzerne County Republican Party, effective immediately. “I informed the executive committee on Monday that I would be tendering my resignation as Chairman of the real Luzerne County Republican Party,” Pribula said in a letter to “fellow Republicans and Luzerne County residents.” He continued, “For two years, myself and my executive board have spent 90% of our time and resources fighting the 10% because their twisted beliefs run contrary to what our Republican Party stands for.
‘The Fire Pit’ scheduled to open in Pittston Twp.
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fire Pit, a new restaurant coming to Pittston Township, is scheduled to open its doors in early April. According to Paul Fiske, the restaurant will seat around 16 people but they are anticipating a lot of takeout with the industrial parks being close by and with how welcoming […]
Luzerne County restaurant inspections
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A&W Grocery & Restaurant, 215 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre: Regular inspection, out of compliance. Violations: Vegetables observed in the walk in cooler, slimy to the touch / spoiled / moldy. (Discarded at time of inspection.) Several raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. Raw chicken was stored above bananas. Observed food stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler and freezer area, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required. Pork belly food was held at 114° F, in the steam table area, rather than 135° F or above as required. Potentially hazardous ready-to-eat food repackaged by the food facility, was being datemarked with a sell by, use by or discard by date that was beyond the manufacturer’s original date. (Milk expired by 2 weeks, Soda products expired August 2023.) Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of equipment is not available or readily accessible in front display cooler. Slicer a food contact surface, was observed to have food residue and was not clean to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil (drip trays under stove tops, hood screens). Observed single-service, single-use articles stored directly on the floor, and not 6 inches above the floor (take out containers and bags).
Suspect in 3 Pennsylvania killings makes initial court appearance on related New Jersey charges
A man charged in the fatal shooting of three family members in Pennsylvania and related carjacking and weapons counts in New Jersey will remain behind bars while his case proceeds, a judge ruled Wednesday.Andre Gordon Jr., 26, appeared via video from the Mercer County jail for his initial court appearance on the New Jersey charges. Gordon did not enter a plea, and he waived his right to contest pretrial detention.Superior Court Judge Robert W. Bingham II ruled that Gordon will remain in custody until his trial, and scheduled an extradition hearing for April 3. Gordon's public defender, Nicole Carlo,...
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