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Body found in woods near Cross Valley connected to body found in Carlisle Street basement
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Authorities are now saying that the body recovered in the wooded area near the Cross Valley Expressway is connected to the body found in the basement of a residence along Carlisle Street. Luzerne County Coroner Jillian Matthews, Police Chief Joseph Coffay, and Luzerne County...
Jewelry store owner sentenced for shooting at thief in mall’s parking lot
WILKES-BARRE — A jewelry store owner inside the Wyoming Valley Mall who fired at least five rounds at a thief was sentenced to up to two years in Luzerne County’s Intermediate Punishment Program. Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. sentenced Michael Anthony Caruso, 28, of West Pittston, in the...
What we know of Wilkes-Barre death investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We’re waiting to learn more about a death investigation in Luzerne County. Authorities have not yet released any new information Wednesday, but here’s what we know so far. Luzerne County Coroner Jill Matthews confirms a body was found in a wooded area along the North Cross Valley Expressway Tuesday. Officials […]
DA: Body found near Cross Valley Expressway connected to Carlisle St. death investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Detectives announced the body found behind a Wilkes-Barre hotel is related to the investigation where remains were found buried in the basement of a home on Carlisle Street in the Diamond City. Police were seen investigating a wooded area along Exit 1 of the North Cross Valley Expressway behind the […]
Three juveniles in custody after a robbery at a gas station in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Three juveniles are in custody after robbing a gas station and fleeing in Hazle Township. Police Troop N Hazleton was informed of a robbery that occurred at the Valero Gas Station on North Church Street. Troopers located the vehicle of the suspects on Interstate 80...
Child accidentally injured in Wilkes-Barre shooting
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report a juvenile was accidentally shot in Wilkes-Barre Sunday evening. Wilkes-Barre City Police Department stated officers responded to the area of Scott and Mundy Street on Sunday around 11:00 p.m., for a person suffering from a gunshot wound. After further investigation, it was learned a child was injured accidentally, […]
Man wanted for alleged shooting in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County are searching for a man who is wanted for an alleged shooting incident. The Hazleton City Police Department says Enemecio Espiritu is wanted on multiple charges stemming from a shooting incident on July 5, 2022. Espiritu is charged with firearm violations and recklessly endangering another person. […]
PSP: 3 juveniles facing charges after robbery, police chase
HAZLE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three juveniles are facing multiple charges after a reported robbery and police chase in Hazle Township. On Wednesday night at about 8:50 p.m., officials say Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N Hazleton was called for a reported robbery happening at a gas station on North Church Street in Hazle […]
‘The Fire Pit’ scheduled to open in Pittston Twp.
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fire Pit, a new restaurant coming to Pittston Township, is scheduled to open its doors in early April. The Fire Pit’s owners, Paul and Andria Fiske say the restaurant will seat around 16 people but they are anticipating a lot of takeout with the industrial parks being close […]
Man caught allegedly trying to light building on fire
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is locked up Wednesday in Luzerne County after police say he tried to set a building on fire in Wilkes-Barre Township. Jamane Danthony Albert was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police say he tried to light an abandoned credit union building in Wilkes Barre Township on fire. Police […]
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt stops in Luzerne County on election operations tour
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt spent time at Luzerne County’s Election Bureau and voting equipment warehouse in Wilkes-Barre Thursday as part of an ongoing statewide tour of all 67 county election operations. Schmidt told a group of county...
Pribula resigns as Luzerne County Republican party chair
EXETER — PJ Pribula on Wednesday announced his resignation as Chairman of Luzerne County Republican Party, effective immediately. “I informed the executive committee on Monday that I would be tendering my resignation as Chairman of the real Luzerne County Republican Party,” Pribula said in a letter to “fellow Republicans and Luzerne County residents.” He continued, “For two years, myself and my executive board have spent 90% of our time and resources fighting the 10% because their twisted beliefs run contrary to what our Republican Party stands for.
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