BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The manhunt continues after the incident that resulted in the closure of parts of Interstates 80 and 81 near Hazleton. Police are searching for two suspects in connection with this incident. Two other suspects are already in custody.
It all began at about 4:00 a.m. in Mahanoy City, Schuylkill County.
Police spotted a stolen vehicle from Beaver Meadows. It was stolen several days ago.
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The suspects fled on Interstate 81 Northbound. A high-speed pursuit ended at the on-ramp to Interstate 80 Eastbound when the suspect vehicle crashed.
Two suspects were taken into custody. Two more are on the loose.
Traffic was tied up for several hours as police searched the area for the suspects.
People who live in this area, especially in the Drums area of Butler Township, were surprised to see the police activity.
"Again, for this neighborhood, this just doesn't happen?" 28/22 News I-Team Reporter Andy Mehalshick asked.
"No, it does not happen around here. Very quiet, peaceful. Kids are always out. People are walking their dogs. So it was kind of like a little bit surprising seeing all the cops and hearing the sirens on the highway," Drums resident Bonnie replied.
The names of the suspects have not yet been released.
If you have any information on this incident, contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
