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Mom, grandmother pleaded guilty to abusing child

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A mother and grandmother have pleaded guilty to the repeated abuse of an 11-year-old that involved beatings and the restraint of the child, police say. Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Amanda Gregorio, the child’s mother, and Stacey Louder, the child’s grandmother, pleaded guilty to the following charges: Detectives stated that [...]

4 men charged after Luzerne County machine gun trafficking ring discovery

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four men are facing multiple charges after a law enforcement raid on a machine gun trafficking ring in Luzerne County. The following four men have been arrested after being accused of a machine gun trafficking ring discovered in Luzerne County: All four are facing various charges, including conspiracy to possess and [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Sunny and breezy conditions this Friday

(WBRE/WYOU) — We're tracking a strong cold front that will bring several changes to our weather. First, a few showers are possible tonight. Then, a pop-up shower can't be ruled out on Saturday. Most of the day will be dry. Second, the wind will be healthy! Gusts of 35-40 MPH are possible, which is strong [...]

Alleged meth dealer arrested in Luzerne County

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A drug investigation in Pittston ended with an arrest Thursday. Albert Kachinsky of Pittston is facing four felony drug charges tonight. Pittston police say they searched a home on Howley Circle and found multiple drugs and packaging material. Investigators say Kachinsky had been selling meth in Pittston and nearby communities. [...]

Man to spend decades in prison for child porn charges

OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It'll be decades in prison for a former Old Forge man after he was sentenced in a child sexual abuse material case. Prosecutors say Sterling Barnes was hit with 18-and-a-half to 45 years in prison today on 45 felony counts. The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office says the case [...]

Repurposing religious relics after church closures

(WBRE/WYOU) — The closure of catholic churches is becoming a reality for more communities. But after the final mass, there is another question. What happens to the sacred items inside? The final mass at Nativity Church is Scranton is a day Father Johnathan Kuhar remembers with bitter sweetness. "It was a sad but beautiful experience. [...]

Police seize gun, drugs, search for wanted man

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An arrest warrant is now out after investigators say they seized drugs and an AR style shotgun from a south Scranton home. Investigators shared this photo of the haul today. The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office says the search happened Wednesday night on Cedar Avenue. Police were looking for Benjamin [...]

Homeschool students find new place to hang

POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Homeschool students are meeting at a library to hang out with other homeschoolers to help make crafts and stem activities, all part of a program by the Pottsville Free Public Library. Every fourth Thursday, homeschooled children in the Pottsville area can meet with others and learn together. It's an opportunity [...]

Man accused of frequently, violently abusing son

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested Thursday in Hazleton for allegedly abusing his son repeatedly in various manners over many years. Willian Polanco Garcia, 54, of Hazleton, faces numerous charges, including multiple counts of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, and involuntary servitude. Police say they began investigating following a CY47 [...]

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