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Alleged stalking incident turns into standoff

KULPMONT, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A 50-year-old Northumberland County man is facing multiple charges that led to a Monday afternoon standoff, according to police. Police say they have charged Frank Marasco with terroristic threats and stalking for an incident that allegedly happened earlier in the day, and another count of terroristic threats and obstruction of law [...]

Charges withdrawn against Swoyersville councilman

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Criminal mischief charges against a Swoyersville councilman accused of vandalizing a cabin in Susquehanna County were dropped Monday. Back in April, Pennsylvania State Police filed the charges claiming Adam Christian, 49, of Swoyersville, damaged a hunting cabin in Apolacon Township, Susquehanna County after allegedly being banned from the property. As of [...]

Father charged after 3-year-old suffers gunshot wound

OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after his 3-year-old daughter was shot in the leg while handling a gun she found in a backpack at her home in Olyphant Tuesday morning, according to county detectives. Police say Kristopher Sheerer, 26, of Olyphant, was watching his two children when one of them [...]

Counterfeit cash found in purse at Mohegan Pennsylvania

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are investigating after four counterfeit $100 bills were found inside a purse at Mohegan Pennsylvania. PSP says a purse was found on the gaming floor of Mohegan Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 18, and was turned in to staff. Authorities said they found four $100 bills in the [...]

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