CRIME & SAFETY
Attic fire damages home in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An attic fire damaged a home early Saturday morning in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes Barre City Fire Department said a call came just before 5:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire on the 300 block of McLean Street. When on-scene, first responders determined that the fire started in the attic. There were no […]
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are investigating a shooting that took place at an apartment complex Thursday morning in Hanover Township. The Hanover Township Police stated a shooting happened in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex, Thursday around 12:40 a.m. The suspects fired several gunshots, striking an occupied […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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...
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 […]
Defense attorney in Robert Baron murder case questions if others were involved. State police say there's only one suspect
SCRANTON, Pa. — Justin Schuback is still the only suspect in the disappearance and death of Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron, a state police investigator testified Friday. Defense Attorney Bernie Brown, citing reports gathered from the investigation, pressed Cpl. Greg Allen during the fifth day of Schuback's murder...
Testimony continues in Justin Schuback Trial
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thursday marks day four in the courtroom for the trial of Old Forge resident Justin Schuback, accused of robbing and killing the owner of a Lackawanna County restaurant. Justin Schuback’s cellmate, Carlos Perez, was the first witness called to the stand Thursday morning. Perez testified that on one evening, both […]
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