CRIME & SAFETY
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting in Luzerne County. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex around 12:44 a.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported during this...
Victim identified in deadly Wilkes-Barre stabbing
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner has released the identity of the victim killed in a Wilkes-Barre stabbing. Luzerne County Coroner Jill Matthews identified the man killed as a result of a stabbing in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday as 33-year-old Scott Knox. Knox was stabbed multiple times in the 300 block of South River […]
Four arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout May. On May 1 around 6:20 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where […]
Man wanted on charges in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man wanted on multiple charges in Luzerne County. Daniel Pitt is wanted in connection to an incident that occurred in Hazleton in April 2024, according to the Hazleton City Police Department. Pitt is wanted on the following charges; Anyone with information is asked to call […]
PD: Undercover sting leads to arrest in illegal gun sale
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man trying to buy an illegal gun during an undercover investigation has been arrested, said police. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department stated an undercover investigation was completed into the illegal attempt to purchase a gun. On Friday, May 10, officers executed an arrest warrant for Dakota Jarmusik, […]
Car catches fire at Columbia County gas station
VALLEY TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A car caught fire at a gas station in Columbia County Thursday evening. Officials tell 28/22 News Valley Township Fire Department were called at 6:15 p.m. to the 100 block of Old Valley School Road for a reported fire at a gas station. The Valley Township Fire Chief Matt […]
People, pets escape fire in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two people and their pets escaped a fire in a Luzerne County home early Wednesday. Flames broke out around 3 a.m. along Main Road in Hanover Township. That's near Wilkes-Barre. Two adults and three pets all made it out okay. The Hanover Township fire chief...
PA Lottery tickets stolen from machine at Sheetz
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man after he allegedly stole PA Lottery tickets from a vending machine at Sheetz. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police, on Wednesday around 7:30 p.m., officers were called to Sheetz on Kidder Street for a theft. Officers said they learned the suspect, later identified as Marlin Bevan, […]
Luzerne County man charged with commercial bribery
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Luzerne County man has been charged with commercial bribery. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, was charged in a criminal Information with conspiring to commit honest services fraud. Authorities say that during his tenure as a...
Couple charged with raping preschooler in their Lancaster County home
A Lancaster County mother and father are charged with raping a child for years, more than a decade ago, starting at age 4, police said in court documents. John Dehart, 56, of Camano Island, Washington, and Sarah Miller, 34, of Nanticoke, Luzerne County, took their clothing off and forced the child to perform sex acts with Miller, according to an affidavit of probable cause filed by East Hempfield Township police. The child was related to the couple.
Motions hearing in Butler Township teen homicide continued
WILKES-BARRE — A motions hearing for homicide suspect Alan Jay Meyers was continued Thursday as a recently retained attorney added to the defense team claimed there is “outstanding evidence” that needs to be reviewed. Attorney Theron Solomon joined Attorney Matthew T. Muckler in defending Meyers, 18, for...
Clean-up underway after Ashley fire
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cleanup process is underway after a fire in Luzerne County. Flames broke out above the American Legion Club in Ashley Wednesday, causing extensive water damage to the establishment. On Thursday, some members of the club gathered to assess the damage and figure out a game plan. They’re trying to […]
Man allegedly steals alcohol from Sheetz
PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested an underage drinker for allegedly stealing alcohol from Sheetz. According to Plains Township Police, on May 5 officers were called to Sheetz on State Route 315 for a reported theft. Through further investigation, police are charging Tristan Aloe, 20, of Avoca with retail theft after he allegedly […]
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