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PSP: Man fraudulently purchased $34,000 of meat
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly defrauded a company $34,000 worth of meat. On January 13 troopers were called to Hazle Meats in Hazle Township for reports of a possible theft by deception. Through further investigation, police said an unknown man who identified himself as […]
DUI checkpoint set in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints will be placed in Luzerne County this weekend. Pennsylvania State Police Troop N stated “Operation Nighthawk: will be held on the weekend of May 17-19. Police say one or more checkpoints and roving patrols will be placed on roadways in Hazleton that are experiencing high […]
Fraud investigation underway at Columbia County car dealership
BERWICK, COLUMBIA CO. (WOLF) — A vehicle fraud investigation is underway at a car dealership in Columbia County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on May 10, troopers began investigating Bear Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Berwick. Troopers say an individual alleged that they never received a vehicle title from...
Two wanted for alleged retail theft at Target
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects who they say committed retail theft at Target. On May 12 two people entered Target in Wilkes-Barre Township, took two baby monitors, and hid them inside a diaper bag that was taken from the sales floor, police stated. Wilkes-Barre Township Police say one […]
Three charged with alleged attack on driver
Berwick, Pa. — Three people are facing riot charges after police say they randomly shot at a driver who was passing by their house. Paul Franklin Bartlow, 26, was the alleged shooter the night of March 28, but he was one of three men who were arrested for the attack on a stranger just before 11 p.m. on Jessup Street, according to police. Here’s what court papers say happened: ...
Pedestrian struck, hospitalized in Hazle Township
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A person is hospitalized after being struck by a car in Hazle Township. Just before 6:00 p.m. Monday evening, Officials tell 28/22 News authorities were called to the intersection of Route 309 and 23rd Street in Hazle Township after a person was reportedly struck by a car. 28/22 News […]
Judge denies request to change no contest plea in Harveys Lake stabbing
WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County judge denied a request by a Laflin woman who wanted to withdraw her no-contest plea on a felony assault charge stemming from a stabbing in Harveys Lake in 2020. Isabella Rosa Sobejano, 24, of Peachwood Drive, claimed she was pressured into signing the no-contest...
1 dead, 1 facing charges after deadly Hazleton crash
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges and one person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. Police say the crash happened May 8 just before 12:00 p.m. involving a motorcycle on North Church Street and 17th Street in Hazleton. Officials say the motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it […]
Wilkes-Barre Fine Arts Fiesta returns, traffic rerouted around Public Square
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Fine Arts Fiesta is coming back to Wilkes-Barre - and city officials are warning of temporary changes to the traffic pattern around the Public Square. All traffic will be directed across Butler Lane to South Washington Street - as multiple stretches of roads...
Drums Native Casey Eichfeld Returning to the Olympics in 2024
Casey Eichfeld is set to become the second American to compete in four Olympics in canoeing after winning the men’s slalom at the Olympic Trials a couple of weeks ago. Eichfeld previously competed at the Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016 with a best finish of seventh.
Former Hazleton hospital to be renovated
A one-time hospital will be getting a new lease on life. The former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hazleton has been vacant and falling apart for nearly 20 years. A real estate developer plans on repurposing the former hospital building with commercial space on the ground floor and assisted living apartments above, along with plans for a daycare, convenience store, beauty salon, maybe a bagel shop, gym, and professional offices, according to OB International Real Estate CEO and Founder Ofra Beigel, who says the project costs are estimated to be about 30 million dollars.
Crash involving motorcycle stalls I-81 traffic in Luzerne County
LAFLIN, Pa. — A crash tied up traffic in Luzerne County. The backup on Interstate 81 North approaching the Pittston exit went for several miles. It's all because of a crash involving a motorcycle. It happened around 6:45 a.m. Monday along the interstate in Laflin, about 1.5 miles before...
Berwick man arrested for allegedly harboring fugitive
Berwick, Pa. — A man is facing charges after he hid a woman in his apartment who was running from police, according to charges. Officer Joshua Lowery was on patrol on March 21 at 3:30 p.m. when he spotted Ashley Lopez walking on the sidewalk on Orange Street in Berwick. Lowery knew Lopez had an active arrest warrant out of the Columbia County’s Sheriff’s Office and he turned his patrol car around to stop her. ...
Taking the oath in Lackawanna County to protect and serve
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they’re ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of […]
Cabell replies to Luzerne County filing over write-in tally
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Michael Cabell filed a legal response Tuesday in his quest to tally write-in votes, if any, in his tight Republican race for state representative in the 117th House District. His filing describes the Luzerne County Election Board’s legal argument as “nothing...
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