(WBRE/WYOU) — An 81-year-old man was sentenced Monday to a minimum of 10 years and nine months to a maximum of 30 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy several times, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. Dennis Kochenash, 81, of Wyalusing Borough previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a teenager [...]
WRIGHT TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A former student is facing charges after he crashed his vehicle into Crestwood High School, claiming the school "screwed him over," police stated. 22-year-old Dylan Matusiefsky is charged after he crashed a stolen vehicle into the front doors of Crestwood High School over the weekend to "show them," according to [...]
FRACKVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A multi-vehicle crash shut down both lanes on a portion of Interstate 81 Monday. The crash occurred on I-81 northbound between the ramp from PA 61 at Exit 124-Fracville/St. Clair and Exit 131A, PA 53 East, according to 511PA.com. All lanes on I-81 north and southbound have since reopened. Details [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple police units are investigating an incident in front of a restaurant in a Wilkes-Barre shopping plaza. Police have been investigating in front of Caribbean Paradise in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue since 10:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9. Information is limited at this time. Police have taped off a [...]
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A father and son are accused of a vehicle theft and title-washing scheme that caused estimated losses of $600,000. Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso stated that a vehicle-theft investigation has led to charges against Jermaine Quinones Sr., 42, of Allentown, and Jermaine Quinones Jr., 18, of Bartonsville. The investigation began [...]
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking to identify four men in connection with a stabbing investigation that left one injured. Police are searching for suspects involved in a stabbing in Bloomsburg on Nov. 1. The Bloomsburg Police Department stated a stabbing occurred between 2:15 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. in the 300 Block of [...]
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting two children for multiple years. 24-year-old Ayden Storm McCabe, of Wisconsin, previously pleaded guilty to the charges of rape of a child and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse. McCabe was sentenced to no less than 12 years and up to 25 [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Scattered showers will taper off Monday night. Temperatures will fall into the 30s by morning. Clouds will break for sun on Tuesday. It'll be warmer as afternoon highs will be in the upper 50s and lower 60s. Wednesday will be nice with highs near 60. We're tracking a complex late-autumn storm system that [...]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — American flags waved, bands marched through the streets, and veterans from multiple generations were honored during the 81st Annual Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade in Wilkes-Barre. Thousands gathered along the parade route to show their appreciation for those who have served in the military. Veterans, community members, and local organizations came [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Divine Mercy Parish in Scranton, Lackawanna County, held its annual Veterans Day Mass over the weekend to honor military service members. The service began with a processional featuring flags representing each branch of the military. Dozens of veterans attended the mass, alongside local community members gathered to honor those who [...]
