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Federal indictment alleges Luzerne County man threatened to decapitate President Biden
A Luzerne County man faces a federal indictment accusing him of threatening President Joe Biden, as well as the mayors of Kingston and Wilkes-Barre. According to a news release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 37-year-old Jordan Gee of Nanticoke posted several threatening videos on the internet, primarily aimed at Biden, just before the president’s visit to Scranton on April 16.
Two firefighters injured after Luzerne County magistrate's office catches fire
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A magistrate's office in Luzerne County was damaged in a two-alarm fire late Thursday morning. Crews responded to the office of Magisterial District Judge James J. Haggerty along Russel St. in Edwardsville Thursday just after 10:15 a.m. for a fire. According to the fire...
Fire hits magistrate's office in Luzerne County
EDWARDSVILLE, Pa. — Firefighters were called out Thursday morning to a fire in Luzerne County. The fire started around 10 a.m. at a magisterial district judge's office on Russell Street in Edwardsville. Heavy smoke was pouring from the place as crews responded. Edwardsville Fire Chief Bill Court said two...
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, May 6-12
A house in Lake Harmony that sold for $525,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 25 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $259,382. The average price per square foot ended up at $184.
Nanticoke man charged with threatening to behead Biden
A Nanticoke man has been charged with threatening to behead President Joe Biden and to kill members of his cabinet, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Jordan Gee, 37, has been indicted on federal charges of making threats against the president and making interstate communications involving a threat. Prosecutors...
Fake deputy sheriff allegedly scams man out of $2,500
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man believing he was talking to an officer was scammed out of $2,5000 for a fake outstanding warrant bill, police stated. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police, a 26-year-old man from Wilkes-Barre reported he got a phone call from a person claiming to be employed by the Luzerne County […]
Police: Repeat Wyoming Valley Mall retail theft offender wanted
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who is allegedly a repeat retail theft offender at the Wyoming Valley Mall. According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police, for the last two months, the man pictured has been going to JC Penneys at the Wyoming Valley Mall and stealing Levi’s jeans. Police say […]
Luzerne County man charged for threatening to murder President Biden
NANTICOKE, Pa. — A man from Luzerne County is facing federal charges for allegedly threatening President Joe Biden. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that Jordan Gee, age 37, of Nanticoke, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of threats against the president and interstate communications with a threat.
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.
Field day for students with disabilities in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — More than 1,000 students from Luzerne and Wyoming counties attended the 17th annual field day event at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. Hosted by Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18. The field day is similar to the Special Olympics. It allows students to gather with friends and other community...
'Sunsets on South Main' returning to Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — "Sunsets on South Main" is returning to downtown Wilkes-Barre starting this week. The free outdoor celebration will be around all summer long starting tomorrow at Midtown Village. People are encouraged to come out and enjoy live music, adult beverages, and several different food options.
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