CRIME & SAFETY
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Prosecution rests case in Robert Baron murder trial
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Prosecutors have rested their case against Justin Schuback, the man charged with killing an Old Forge restaurant owner. Monday marked the start of the second week of the trial against Schuback, accused of killing Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. Schuback himself will not be...
Fire drives family out of Wilkes-Barre home
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Fire forced a family out of their home in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday morning. The first reports of the fire on McLean Street in the city came in around 5:30 a.m. The fire chief says three people were inside the home at the time. They all made...
Candle-light vigil held for Wilkes-Barre stabbing victim
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring and remembering the life of a Luzerne County homicide victim. A candlelight vigil was held in Wilkes-Barre in honor of 33-year-old Scott Knox who was stabbed to death earlier this week. As the investigation into Knox’s death is still ongoing, those closest to him gathered in Wilkes-Barre to remember […]
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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