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Police say man arrested after making threats to school

SOUTH ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Throop man has been arrested after police say he made threats to a local high school in Lackawanna County. South Abington Police were notified of a threat of violence made to Abington Heights High School on Monday. They say the school was investigated and secured until 20-year-old [...]

'House of Horrors' arraignments continued for 6th time

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Arraignments were continued on Tuesday for five suspects involved in the 'House of Horrors' investigation in Wilkes-Barre. Dockets state the five suspects were initially scheduled to appear at the Luzerne County Courthouse for arraignment, but was cancelled. The incident unfolded in February of 2024 with the discovery of the remains [...]

Impersonating police officer warning in Hanover Twp.

HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating the impersonation of a Hanover Township officer. The incident involved an unknown man calling a resident asking for information. "We urge anyone who receives a call from any individual who identifies themselves as a police officer to exercise caution." If you have concerns about an officer [...]

15-year-old reported missing, search underway

SHENANDOAH, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a 15-year-old reported missing in Schuylkill County. According to the Shenandoah Borough Police Department, 15-year-old Jeremiah James Morales has not been seen or heard from since December 10. Morales, a student at River Rock Academy of Cressona, is described as 6'1'', 180 lbs, with brown hair [...]

Woman dies after hanging on car door during crash, driver charged

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen is facing charges after police say an 18-year-old woman was killed while hanging from a car door during a crash in Scranton. On December 29, officers were called for a report of an 18-year-old not breathing in the 1100 block of West Locust Street (Roundwoods Place in West [...]

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