October 15, 2024 at 16:02 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man will stand trial on charges that he allegedly stabbed another man in Kingston back in August.
Ryan McCawley Mathis
22-year-old Ryan McCawley Mathis, of Plains Township, was in Luzerne County Central Court in Wilkes-Barre Tuesday morning.
Police say he stabbed 20-year-old Aiden Gregorowicz several times during an altercation under the Pierce Street Bridge on August 30.
Teen charged with robbing Wilkes-Barre pharmacy
October 15, 2024 at 14:18 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager is being charged with robbing a Wilkes-Barre pharmacy for a box of syringes.
According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Monday around 10:45 a.m., officers were called to Harold's Pharmacy on Old River Road for a report of a robbery.
Once on the scene, officers said the victim claimed the suspect entered the business and asked to be given a syringe.
Man shot during robbery attempt in Scranton
October 15, 2024 at 13:44 EDTPA homepage
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The opioid epidemic in northeastern Pennsylvania continues to plague local communities and claim the lives of people from all walks of life. Luzerne County is ramping up its efforts to address opioid use.
The mission is to save lives by getting drugs off the streets and putting a potentially life-saving tool in the hands of the public.
"You know what we are seeing is opioid abuse is still as prevalent as it ever was and sometimes it's hard to imagine that people are untouched by it," said Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce.
October 15, 2024 at 11:49 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting where they say a man was shot in the back by another man while meeting to buy a vehicle.
According to the Scranton Police Department, on October 12, officers were called to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City for a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Two accused of multi-state organized retail theft ring
October 15, 2024 at 11:29 EDTPA homepage
LAKE TOWNSHIP, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The beauty of the leaves changing is drawing thousands of people to the Poconos with many stopping by local farms for the ultimate fall package.
It’s a breathtaking sunrise at Klim’s Orchard in Lake Township on Tuesday morning.
"People like to take car rides, come out seeing the leaves changing, and we have a gorgeous view from here," said Michael Klim, owner’s son, Klim's Orchard.
The orchard tucked away on Keystone Road has been operating for almost a century.
October 15, 2024 at 10:04 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two people who they say are part of an organized retail theft ring, hitting stores across multiple states.
According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, on September 22, the two people pictured below stole an electric scooter and various furniture items from Target.
Wilkes-Barre Township Police
Police seek theft suspect at Pocono Premium Outlets
The theft totaled a loss of $939.98 and officers say the suspects fled in the vehicle pictured.
October 15, 2024 at 10:01 EDTPA homepage
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of stealing a bag at a store in the Pocono Premium Outlets.
According to the Pocono Township Police Department, a theft occurred on October 10, around 12:40 p.m. at the Old Navy store in the Pocono Premium Outlets.
Police say the victim placed her bag on the ground while shopping and a woman, pictured below, picked up the victim's bag.
Pocono Township Police
Two accused of multi-state organized retail theft ring
October 15, 2024 at 09:08 EDTPA homepage
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested for allegedly firing a gun at two people and other related charges.
According to Butler Township Police Department, on October 11, William Joseph Everett, 55, of Drums, accused two victims of stealing from his home.
Police say Everett then fired a shot into a couch and threatened to burn some of the victim's belongings by using an aerosol can as a blowtorch.
PD: Man fires gun during argument over washing dishes
October 15, 2024 at 09:00 EDTDaily Item
LEWISBURG — The North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates (NSHR) will hold passenger excursions for the first time with the newly dedicated LVRR 9052 (Veterans Unit) and LVRR 9050 (Memorial Unit) for the Inaugural Veterans Benefit Voyage.
October 15, 2024 at 09:00 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — The Danville SPCA will host Pawtober, a free adoption event, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. There will be free adoptions of cats, kittens and dogs. The event is sponsored by W&L Subaru.
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