CRIME & SAFETY
3 teens arrested for alleged fight during Cherry Blossom Festival
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Saturday police say they arrested three teenagers after a fight broke out during the Wilkes-Barre Cherry Blossom Festival. Around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Wilkes-Barre City Police stated they were called for a fight happening at Kirby Park. Once on the scene officers said they...
PD: Woman tried to smoke cocaine in front of officers
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested after police say she had an active arrest warrant and tried to smoke cocaine in front of officers. On April 26 around 5:30 p.m., officers were patrolling the area of Sambourne Street when they saw Cherlynn Diamond, 34, of Kingston who had an active warrant out […]
Police: woman hits farmers market stand near Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash caused a mess at a farmers market near Wilkes-Barre on Friday afternoon. Witnesses tell Newswatch 16 that two women got into an argument in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. One woman, whose identity has not been revealed, then got in her car, jumped over two curbs, rammed through two tents of vegetables, and hit a car.
Man allegedly changes appearance after Wegmans retail theft
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man when he tried to change his appearance to evade officers after a Wegman’s retail theft. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on April 23 around 4:30 p.m., officers arrested Dannie Lee Darling, 31, of New York after a reported retail theft. Police […]
Investigation underway after two cars stolen in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after two cars were stolen Thursday night in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to Peace Street and 3rd Street for two cars being stolen back to back. The first car stolen was a Black […]
Woman arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police stated she left the Giant without paying for any items. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday officers were called to Giant on South Locust Street around 1:00 p.m., for a theft. Police say a woman was stopped by security from leaving […]
Look Back: Victim of 1931 murder lived in Carlisle Street ‘house of horrors’
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. A baker who was fatally stabbed with an ice pick by a co-worker in 1931 resided at the same Carlisle Street, Wilkes-Barre, residence dubbed ‘house of horrors.’. George H. Bellas, 24, had a two-block walk from his home at 142...
Gala benefits Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Saturday night marked the 8th annual gala for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. The center serves victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, drug endangerment, human trafficking and other crimes. Law enforcement works with the center as it provides a comforting atmosphere where children undergo forensic interviews and medical examinations following the discovery of a crime.
Man allegedly stashes gun in public area
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection. Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid […]
PSP search for suspects in $1,500 TJ Maxx theft
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police in Hazleton are searching for three people who allegedly stole over $1,500 worth of TJ Maxx products. According to state police, the three people pictured below entered the TJ Maxx at 10 Laurel Mall Drive, Hazle Township, on April 9 and put $1516.48 worth of merchandise in […]
Investigating an early morning shooting in South Scranton
A heavy police presence in South Scranton earlier this morning. Police were called out to the 1700 block of Pittston Ave shortly after 3 this morning, for a report of shots fired. One person was treated for an injury. That shooting incident in South Scranton remains under investigation.
Police respond to reported shooting in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police were called to a reported shooting in Scranton early Monday morning. According to the Lackawanna County Communication Center, police and EMS were called to the 1700 block of Pittston Avenue for a reported shooting around 2:55 a.m. Details are limited, but first responders reported one person being transported to the […]
Alleged jailhouse confession in Baron murder may be used at trial
OLD FORGE, Pa. — The alleged murder confession a Lackawanna County man gave to his cellmate at the jail can be presented to a jury when it convenes next month to hear his case and decide his fate. Judge Terrence Nealon this week ruled Justin Schuback’s former cellmate was...
Police encourage youth to help out at fire departments
DURYEA, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — One police department in Luzerne County is encouraging teenagers to volunteer with their neighborhood fire departments. The Duryea Police Department is encouraging parents to talk to their teenagers to learn about volunteering and helping out in the community by becoming involved with local fire departments or EMS.
Dallas Police Department Honors Fallen Officer Rogelio Santander on Social Media
The Dallas Police Department took a moment yesterday to honor the memory of Officer Rogelio Santander, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. The department's Facebook page posted an image with the badge of the fallen officer, tagged #GoneButNotForgotten, as a digital salute to the courage and sacrifice of Officer Santander.
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