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Teen charged after stabbing over video game argument

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a teen in connection with a stabbing that was allegedly caused after a video game argument Wednesday night. Police say they responded to a South Hyde Park Avenue residence on December 3 following a call from a woman claiming her son, 21, was stabbed by a [...]

President Donald Trump to visit NEPA Tuesday

(WBRE/WYOU) — President Donald Trump is set to visit Northeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 9, to discuss ending the inflation crisis. White House officials confirm with 28/22 News that President Trump will be traveling to Northeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday. During the President's visit, he plans to discuss how he and the administration continue to focus [...]

Man charged with running sex trafficking ring in Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man is being accused of operating a sex trafficking organization and allegedly using physical violence and other intimidation tactics to control victims. Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police have filed charges against 33-year-old Thomas Cory Green of Effort, who is the alleged leader of a sex trafficking organization. The [...]

Travel agent sentenced for stealing vacation funds

ARCHBALD, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A West Pittston woman has been sentenced on theft charges after she promised dream vacations but left customers empty-handed. Elieen Miner was sentenced to 20-60 months of incarceration, with 35 years of probation after she pleaded guilty to 38 felony counts of theft. Police say Miner took thousands of dollars [...]

Man accused of $65K liquor heist in Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — A New York man has been charged with an identity theft scheme where he allegedly placed more than 200 orders for expensive liquor in numerous Pennsylvania counties.  Attorney General Dave Sunday and the Pennsylvania State Police stated that 26-year-old Eugene Antwi of Brooklyn has been charged with an alleged identity theft scheme. Investigators [...]

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