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Teen charged after stabbing in Luzerne CountyNewswatch 161 day ago
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Two allegedly steal cooking oil from Tom’s Kitchen
CONYNGHAM BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after police said they were caught stealing cooking oil from Tom’s Kitchen in Luzerne County. According to the Conyngham Borough Police Department, on October 23, around 6:00 a.m., officers were called to investigate a cooking oil theft at Tom’s Kitchen on State Route 93. Police […]
Teen charged after stabbing in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A teen is locked up after a stabbing in Luzerne County. Police say Damii Jones-Gross, 18, of Kingston, stabbed a man several times at a gas station along East Main Street in Larksville early Saturday morning. Investigators believe both men were at the same house...
Hazleton Drought Contingency Plan in effect until further notice
HAZLETON, Pa. — A Drought Contingency Plan is now in effect for the city of Hazleton, after the water authority announced its reservoirs are below the recommended level. Scott Burkhardt is the director of the Hazleton City Water Authority. He says, "Stage 1 of our voluntary 25% reduction in non-essential water use, that [means] we reach out to all our customers to try and help get us by and conserve water."
Luzerne County contractor accused of $6,000 home improvement fraud
PLYMOUTH TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a contractor scammed a man out of over $6,000 during a home improvement fraud scheme in Luzerne County. In September, Pennsylvania State Police began an investigation into a home improvement fraud in Plymouth Township. Police say 41-year-old Joshu Muller of Kingston, owner and CEO of A-Team […]
Gun pointed at state senator during road rage incident
SCRANTON, Pa. — State Sen. Marty Flynn said he had a gun pointed at him last week during a road rage incident in Lackawanna County. Flynn, a Democrat whose district covers parts of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, said he did not believe Wednesday’s incident was politically motivated, adding there was “no way” for the other vehicle to know he was a state senator.
Man accused of multiple Home Depot retail thefts
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say stole from Home Depot multiple times. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department officers are investigating a series of retail thefts at Home Depot on Spring Street. If anyone recognizes the suspect pictured, contact Officer Ardoline at 570-208-6727.
Police: After noise complaint, resident cranks up music, locks door on officers
MAHANOY CITY – A Mahanoy City woman is facing obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct... The post Police: After noise complaint, resident cranks up music, locks door on officers first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.
Route 61 closed after gas line mishap
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Route 61 between Schuylkill Mall Road and West Hancock Street was closed for almost eight hours Wednesday after a gas line was hit by a contractor working on the Frackville to St Clair Reconstruction Project. All lanes were closed around 8am forcing drivers in Schuylkill...
Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre **Wilkes-Barre, PA** - On Monday, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a hospital report of an assault victim in the emergency room. The incident, recorded under IRC number 240228672, occurred on October 21st at 9:26 PM, at North River Street. The individuals involved were the 33-year-old defendant, Malcolm Perry from Wilkes-Barre, and a 32-year-old female victim also from Wilkes-Barre. According to police, the altercation began when the victim and Perry were at a Sheetz location. The situation escalated in the victim's vehicle, where Perry allegedly damaged the car's rearview mirror and struck the victim multiple times while driving through Wilkes-Barre. The victim managed to drop Perry off at his residence before seeking medical attention at the hospital. After receiving treatment for her injuries, the police took Perry into custody, and he was later taken to City Headquarters for arraignment.
Bresnahan, Cartwright face off in debate
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Candidates in a major congressional race in Northeastern Pennsylvania met on the debate stage in Luzerne County Tuesday night. Republican Rob Bresnahan is challenging incumbent Democrat Matt Cartwright in the 8th Congressional District. Cartwright is seeking his 7th congressional term. "Always fought for the wellbeing...
Michael Amend, Of NJ, Killed In Bucks County Crash: Coroner
A New Jersey man was killed in a Bucks County crash on Saturday, Oct. 19, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Michael Amend, 34, of High Bridge, NJ, was the passenger in a vehicle that struck a tree in the 800 block of River Road in Tinicum Township, Bucks County at 1:08 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, the coroner's office said.
How long will it take for Pennsylvania to count mail-in ballots? It could be quicker than ever in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Ballots are pouring into drop boxes at Penn Place in the city of Wilkes-Barre, as people are already casting their ballots. With less than two weeks until Election Day, all eyes are on Pennsylvania and Luzerne County. "Luzerne County is the only county to do...
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