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Five homicides so far this year in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Earlier this week, the intersection of Jackson Street and Filmore Avenue was swarming with investigators after a man was shot and killed, found unconscious in his car. With the Friday excitement as kids rush home for the weekend, parents not feeling the same. "It's scary because...
Police arrest Scranton shooting suspect
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide in Scranton, Lackawanna County. In a release, Scranton Police say they arrested and charged 24-year-old Rahjuan Marquel Morgan from Scranton. Authorities say he played a role in the death of 36-year-old Benjamin Thompson, who was found shot and slumped behind […]
Garage damaged by fire in Lackawanna County
TAYLOR, Pa. — Fire destroyed a garage in Lackawanna County early Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the place at the corner of Cooper and East Grove Streets in Taylor just after midnight. Officials have not said how the fire started. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Mayor Cognetti talks public safety plan going forward for Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— On the heels of Thursday night’s murder arrest, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti says she’s committed to public safety. The mayor sat down with 28/22 News Kathryn Oleary exclusively to talk about her public safety plan. Feeling safe in your neighborhood is crucial. Mayor Cognetti says simple actions, such as staying alert […]
Scranton man admits to police he sells meth
SCRANTON — A Scranton man stopped by city police for jaywalking Tuesday admitted he used and sold crystal meth, according to a criminal complaint. Melvin Eltora, 33, of 425 S. Main Ave., faces felony charges of possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a cellphone. According to...
Lackawanna County DA speaks on guilty verdict
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the guilty verdict was handed down, seven years of investigating went into the Justin Schubach case. 28/22 News sat down exclusively with the Lackawanna County District Attorney who says a lot of work from several agencies led to Wednesday’s verdict. Powell took over the case in 2018 when there were […]
Additional remains of man missing since 2015 found in Exeter Twp.
EXETER TWP., Pa. - Exeter Police have released more information in the case of human remains found in a remote area of the township. On April 2 of this year, detectives were called to the Five Points area of Exeter Township for the discovery of possible human remains. Investigators say...
Mid Valley ready for another run
The questions marks have been answered for the Mid Valley Softball team. The 2023 state champions lost a strong core of their team to graduation but have answered the bell finishing the season. Mike Piercy, Mid Valley Manager says, “We had kids step up in and we've been excited from...
Guilty verdict in Lackawanna County murder trial
A guilty verdict in the Justin Shuback murder trial in Lackawanna County. Shuback was found guilty of first-degree murder and burglary by a jury in Lackawanna County on Wednesday afternoon, following 10 hours of deliberation over 2 days, in the death of Old Forge businessman Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. Cries of "burn in hell” and "garbage” came from the courtroom gallery as the county sheriff’s deputies led Schuback away after the jury’s verdict was read. It took more than six years for the police to find Robert Baron’s remains, discovered near Pagnotti Park in Old Forge last year. It took almost 14 months for prosecutors to bring Schuback to trial.
Armed Forces Parade Preview in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Armed Forces Day is tomorrow and members of the military will put on a fantastic display in the Electric City. “We have a 5k in the morning and then we have the Armed Forces Day Parade that kicks off at 11 o’clock from the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center,” said Lieutenant Colonel […]
Pond in Wayne County refilling after a multi-million dollar dam replacement
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Lower Woods Pond in Lebanon Township, near Honesdale, has been dry since 2012. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) had to drain the pond after a leak was discovered in the dam, causing concern for homes downstream. "At a lot of points, people thought...
Lackawanna County beer distributor changing hands after 7 decades
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A family-owned and operated business for over seventy years in Lackawanna County will soon change hands. The owners of Pioneer Beer Distributor in Scranton are calling it quits. 28/22 News Reporter Jason Livecchi spoke with the owner as well as customers who say they will be missed. “I have known […]
PD: Drug house shut down, cocaine and guns seized
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators say they have shut down a drug house in Luzerne County resulting in an arrest, crack cocaine and guns seized. Pittston City Police Department reports in May an investigation was done into the distribution of crack cocaine from a home in the 200 block of Parsonage Street. A search […]
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 […]
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