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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. Man wanted for alleged shooting in Luzerne County After further investigation, it...
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. Volunteer firefighter accused of setting house on fire Espiritu is charged with firearm violations and...
Interagency workgroup fights human trafficking across Commonwealth
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Shapiro Administration announced Monday they are working hand in hand with the Pennsylvania Interagency Workgroup to take steps toward fighting human trafficking. The Pennsylvania Interagency Human Trafficking Workgroup hosted a human trafficking advocacy day on Monday and convened a panel at the state capitol building in Harrisburg, where the Workgroup...
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 converged at the steep embankment...
Two wanted for questioning after Home Depot theft
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for two individuals after a theft in Home Depot. According to the Dickson City Police Department, officers are looking to identify the two people pictured below who are wanted for questioning regarding a theft at Home Depot. Dickson City Police Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer...
'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. According to Paul Fiske, the restaurant will seat around 16 people but they are anticipating a lot of takeout with the industrial parks being close by and with how welcoming the community has been already. "The community has been...
94 charged with public assistance fraud in February
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) stated in February that 94 individuals have been charged with public assistance fraud. OSIG says the restitution owned to the Commonwealth totals $411,192 and the 94 defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits within the programs they allegedly defrauded. Allegedly, those...
Matt Cartwright announced $15M is coming to NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials have announced Congressman Matt Cartwright is bringing $15.35 million back to NEPA. According to officials, on March 25 Congressman Cartwright announced $15.35 million in federal funding will be coming to northeastern Pennsylvania. Luzerne Foundation hosts first ‘Ava’s Way’ event Congressman Cartwright breaks down how much funding will...
Volunteer firefighter accused of setting house on fire
LIBERTY TWP., SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A volunteer firefighter is accused of purposely setting a house on fire and later responded to help extinguish it. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on February 27 around 6:00 p.m., a fire was reported at a vacant house on Tripp Lake Road and Laurel Lake Road in Liberty Township. Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal Unit was called...
Two men wanted for alleged incident at Lowe's
HEMLOCK TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men are wanted by police for an alleged incident at Lowe's. The Hemlock Township Police Department is attempting to identify two men involved in incidents at Lowes on March 17. Woman wanted for alleged retail theft at Target Police did not go into detail on what occurred during the incident at Lowe's. Anyone with information is...
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