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Plymouth Police shed light on busy Saturday night

PLYMOUTH BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Plymouth Borough Police chief said his department responded to multiple incidents Saturday, Aug. 8. Plymouth Borough Police Chief Anthony Gorey told 28/22 News about three different incidents Saturday in the borough. On Church Street, Gorey said one person was shot and suffered a minor injury. A car was [...]

Lackawanna County internet service test extended

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Residents and businesses in Lackawanna County have a few more days to complete an internet speed survey to notify the county of any gaps in connectivity and broadband service. The deadline to complete the survey and speed test was extended to Aug. 14, according to Lackawanna County Communications Director Joseph D'Arienzo. [...]

Trial underway for man charged with killing coworker

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Courts are selecting a jury for a man accused of shooting and killing his coworker at Lowe's. Christopher Wasnetsky's jury selection started Monday, and opening statements are set to begin Tuesday as the trial is expected to go on for a week. Scranton police arrested Wasnetsky after they say he [...]

Schuylkill Co. truck driver killed in Lehigh crash

LYNN TWP., LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified the truck driver killed in a crash in Lehigh County as a resident of Schuylkill County. On August 7, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office responded to a deadly crash in Lynn Township involving a tractor-trailer and a tanker truck on State Route 309 and Gun [...]

Jury selection for former officer accused of drugging, raping students

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Jury selection is underway for a former police and school resource officer who is accused of drugging and raping students. Stephen Carroll has been charged with assaulting several students after a criminal affdavit alleges he drugged and raped the students while acting as a school resource officer at West Scranton [...]

Man wanted for over $800 retail theft at ShopRite, police say

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are actively searching for a man accused of multiple retail thefts at ShopRite, with more than $800 worth of merchandise stolen. On June 17, Stroud Area Regional Police were called to the ShopRite in the Stroud Mall for a report of a retail theft. According to [...]

Uptick in scammers posing as local sheriff offices in Pennsylvania

(WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians about the rise in government imposter scams where they pose as members of local county sheriff’s offices. Authorities say the calls appear to be from a county sheriff’s office due to the use of "number spoofing," where it makes the number appear legitimate on caller ID. [...]

Severe thunderstorm alert for large part of PA

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Strong storms have the potential to produce gusty winds, downpours, small hail, and lightning. Scattered showers and thunderstorm will continue Monday night. Then, additional showers and thunderstorms will develop on Tuesday and continue through the evening. After getting started in the [...]

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