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Search for missing man in Carbon County

CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are searching for a man reported missing in Carbon County. PSP Lehighton is actively searching for 33-year-old Jake Justin Solomon. Police believe Solomon could be in the Mahoning Township, Carbon County area. Solomon was last seen wearing gray sweatpants; no further clothing description. Anyone with information is asked to […]

Carbon County, PA · 4h

Skook News

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Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Wallet Theft at Giant in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. According to police, troopers were dispatched to the store at 1544 Route 61 at approximately 9:45 a.m. for a report of a stolen wallet. Police said surveillance footage shows an unidentified man grabbing the wallet and leaving the store. Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at 570-754-4600 .

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

Times Leader

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Drums shooting under investigation by PSP, suspect in custody

The Butler Township Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N Patrol Unit responded to a reported shooting on Edge Rock Dr

Butler, PA · 1d

WFMZ-TV Online

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1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash on Route 145 in Lehigh Twp.

WALNUTPORT, Pa. - A two-vehicle crash killed at least one person and sent at least one other to the hospital. According to Northampton County Communications, the emergency call came in at 4:12 p.m. for an accident located at the intersection of PA-145 and Linda Drive in Lehigh Township. Authorities say...

Northampton County, PA · 2d
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WBRE

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Two charged with selling grams of meth, fentanyl mixed

(WBRE/WYOU) — Two people are facing charges after police say they were found trying to sell grams of a methamphetamine and fentanyl mix. Michael Creft, 39, of East Stroudsburg, and Amanda Daniels, 27, of Allentown, were indicted by a federal grand jury for drug offenses. Between March and July, Creft and Daniels possessed with intent […]

East Stroudsburg, PA · 3h

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Recent Xfinity outages in Reading area caused by vandals

READING, Pa. - Xfinity says vandals were the cause of an outage in the region this past weekend. It says someone cut fiber lines early Sunday morning. Customers from Mohnton to Sinking Spring reported issues with their cable and internet for much of the day. Xfinity says the incident impacted...

Reading, PA · 17h

WBRE

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Man sentenced after 20 dogs rescued from fighting ring

HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced to prison for his part in a home animal fighting ring that led to more than 20 dogs being rescued. 40-year-old Brandon Crum, of Hazle Township, was sentenced on Nov. 5 to 148 months in prison for drug trafficking and dogfighting offenses. Crum previously […]

Hazle Township, PA · 1d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign

BARNESVILLE – Someone stole the sign for the former Mountain Valley Golf Course at the... The article Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 2d

abc27 News

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Cumberland County man charged with raping multiple children

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A Cumberland County man has been charged with allegedly raping multiple children in Allentown. Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the arrest of 44-year-old Nathaniel Melendez, of Mechanicsburg, for multiple child sex offenses. The District Attorney’s Office says that on January 15, 2025, a […]

Allentown, PA · 22h

WBRE

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Exes allegedly cut man’s hair; leave feces, food in car

COALDALE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two women are accused of breaking into their joint-ex’s home, forcibly cutting his hair, and throwing dog poop and sauerkraut in his car, which they wrote on in permanent marker. Torie Smith, 19, of Coaldale, and Janiyah McGhee, 18, of Lansford, face several charges for their alleged involvement in the […]

Lansford, PA · 2d

Pocono Record

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Poconos rafting company sued by parents of NY student who drowned

The parents of a middle school student from New York have sued multiple entities, including a rafting company in Carbon County, after his drowning death in the Poconos. On Nov. 2, a lawsuit was filed in Suffolk County, New York, by Cesar Hernan Albarracin Guncay and Delia Leonor Guncay Morales against Sag Harbor Union Free School District and Superintendent Jeff Nichols for the May 2026 drowning death of their son , Cesar Albarracin Guncay, 12, in East Penn Township, Carbon County. New York transportation company Hampton Jitney, Inc., and Carbon County rafting company Whitewater Rafting Adventures, LLC, also were named in the lawsuit. On May 27, the Carbon County Coroner’s Office was requested to respond around mile marker 99 on the D&L Trail along the Lehigh River on the report of a drowning. Carbon County Chief Deputy Coroner Jason Smith pronounced Guncay dead at 6:50 p.m. After an autopsy, Guncay’s cause of death was determined to be drowning, and his manner of death was ruled an accident. Four rafts capsized on students' trip According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred during a district-approved overnight whitewater rafting trip for Sag Harbor’s Pierson Middle-High School. About 80 sixth-grade students, including Guncay, and

Carbon County, PA · 2d

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Man wanted in Berks County on theft by deception charges

READING, Pa. - The Berks County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted on theft by deception charges. Authorities say they need help tracking down Ariel Estrella. They say he fraudulently cashed a check for thousands of dollars. He was last known to be living in the 100 block...

Berks County, PA · 17h

Skook News

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Pottsville Woman Flown to Hospital After Union Township Rollover Crash

UNION TOWNSHIP — A Pottsville woman was flown to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Aristes Road on November 7, 2026 . According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near 494 Aristes Road. Troopers said the 33-year-old woman was traveling east in a 2005 Toyota Corolla when she failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The vehicle left the southern shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole. After hitting the pole, the Corolla rolled an unknown number of times before coming to rest south of the road, police said. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. The woman suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to the report. Police reported that she was not wearing a seat belt. State police listed the driver as cited with not driving at a safe speed.

Pottsville, PA · 1d

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Copper wire thefts continue in Berks County

UNION TWP., Pa. - State police say more copper wires have been stolen in Berks County. They say someone took $2,500 worth of copper wire from between three telephone poles. The theft happened around Halloween in the 500 block of Fire Tower Road. Similar thefts have been reported in Robeson...

Berks County, PA · 1d

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After a fatal pedestrian crash near North 5th Street in Reading, one resident says the city needs to improve safety

READING, Pa. - A fatal pedestrian crash along North Fifth Street in Reading is raising concerns about traffic safety in the area, with one resident calling for permanent measures to slow drivers down. Victor Perez said he witnessed the crash on Oct. 7, when a 70-year-old man was struck by...

Reading, PA · 17h

Berks Weekly

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Berks County officials warn of rising scams targeting residents, veterans and businesses

Berks County officials are warning residents about an increase in sophisticated scams targeting people throughout the county, including older adults, veterans, business owners and families. The schemes range from fraudulent arrest warrants and impersonated law enforcement officers to fake government communications, cryptocurrency demands and attempts to steal personal information. During...

Berks County, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Scenic rail ride to return to Jim Thorpe after rock slide

JIM THORPE, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway will return to Jim Thorpe Sunday following a temporary relocation of operations to Nesquehoning because of a rockslide onto the train tracks. Since the Oct. 31 rockslide, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has worked to clear the tracks and reopen Route 209 above […]

Jim Thorpe, PA · 20h

Skook News

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Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election. McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position. “After more than 30 years of practicing law in Schuylkill County, I believe my experience, knowledge, and dedication to public service have prepared me for the responsibility of serving as Magisterial District Judge,” McDonald said in her announcement. Legal Experience and Education Her legal practice has included criminal defense, family law, custody, child support, estates, guardianships, real estate and personal injury matters. “Throughout my career, I have represented individuals and families from all walks of life. My experience in private practice, as an Assistant Public Defender, and in the courtroom has given me a strong understanding of the law and the importance of treating every individual with fairness, dignity, and respect,” she said. A 1986 honors graduate of Nativity BVM High School, McDonald earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from DeSales University in 1990, graduating summa cum laude. She received her Juris Doctor from

Orwigsburg, PA · 1d