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Police investigate death of man in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Coroner is investigating what led to a man’s death in Scranton. First responders say they were called to the area of 1800 Jackson Street for a driver who crashed into a parked car around 11:45 p.m. Officials said reports from the scene stated that the driver was passed […]
Jury finds Justin Schuback guilty of first-degree murder
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jury has found Justin Schuback guilty of first-degree murder in the death investigation of Robert Baron. On Wednesday a jury found Schuback guilty on the following charges after six days of testimony: 38-year-old Justin Schuback was accused of robbing and killing Robert Baron owner of Ghigiarelli’s restaurant in Old […]
Two accused of $400 retail theft at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are continuing to search for suspects involved in multiple retail thefts across Targets in NEPA. According to the Dickson City Police Department, the two men pictured used magnetic keys to remove video games from their security devices. Police say the two got away with stealing $470 worth of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jury deliberating in NEPA murder trial
The fate of Justin Shuback is in the hands of the jury. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in Shuback's murder trial. Shuback is accused of killing Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron in 2017. If convicted, Shuback could face life in prison. Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Lackawanna County.
Taking the oath in Lackawanna County to protect and serve
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they’re ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of […]
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 […]
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...
Prosecution rests in Robert Baron murder trial; alleged killer will not testify
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office rested its case Monday against alleged killer Justin Schuback. Schuback, replying to questions from Judge Terrence Nealon, said he will not testify to defend himself against charges he murdered Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. The prosecution...
5-year-old flown to hospital after scooter hits SUV
BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A five-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after crashing into an SUV while on his scooter Monday evening. According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on Monday around 6:22 p.m., officers were called to an incident involving a child on a scooter in Blakeslee. Police say a 5-year-old […]
NEPA district mourns the loss of a school official in crash
A school official from the Poconos died in a crash over the weekend. According to reports, State police responded to I-380 North in Tobyhanna Township just after 6 p.m. Saturday for reports of a man struck by a tractor-trailer. The man, later identified as Sean Richmond of Stroudsburg, was flown to St. Luke's Hospital where he later died. Richmond was the athletic director at Stroudsburg High School.
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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