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Suspect in deadly shooting in custody, officials confirm

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say the search for a suspect in a deadly shooting has ended Saturday. Berwick Mayor Tim Burke announced on Facebook that the suspect was taken into custody early Saturday morning. Mayor Burke released the following statement Saturday: Early this morning, a suspect in the shooting earlier this week, was [...]

Warrant issued for man accused of raping 17-year-old

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An arrest warrant was issued for a man that police say raped a 17-year-old girl in August 2016. Julien Valeri, 30, of Nescopeck, is facing rape charges in a 2016 rape investigation after police said they received additional information. The victim told police at the hospital that Valeri came to [...]

Shots fired at homicide scene while family gathered, police say

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say negligent shots were fired while a family gathered at the residence of a victim recently killed in a Berwick shooting. On Oct. 14, officers from the Berwick Borough Police Department were called for shots fired in the 100 block of Walnut Street, the same location as the recent [...]

Helping kids find careers in Columbia County

BERWICK, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Hundreds of kids in Columbia County are getting the chance to explore different careers. 28/22 News Reporter Zach Paraway was with the kids as they considered their potential futures. The kids at Berwick Area High School are getting hands-on experience as part of Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania's JA Inspire [...]

Local World War II veteran laid to rest after decades

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A World War II veteran is finally home. Staff Sergeant Charles Knecht was laid to rest Wednesday morning in Bloomsburg after being reported as missing in action more than 80 years ago during the war. A farewell 82 years in the making, Staff sergeant Charles Knecht of Nescopeck served our [...]

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