WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is offering $5,000 to anyone with information about a woman that went missing in 2014, just before she was scheduled to testify in front of a jury. Danielle Drozdowski was 25 when she went missing, according to PSP. She lived in the area of Carey Avenue [...]
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after police said she stole a 65-inch TV from a Best Buy at gunpoint and led police on a high-speed chase. Jasmyne Destiny Rakochy, 21, of Harding, was arrested Wednesday and faces several charges, including robbery and fleeing police. Police said Rakochy brandished a [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Communities across our area are taking time Wednesday to recognize those who fought for our freedom. Veterans, local leaders, and community members gathered in Downtown Scranton for the city's Annual Veterans Day Observance. A day to remember, a day to reflect, and a day to say "thank you;" People gathered [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two non-profits in Lackawanna County had an opportunity to give back this Veterans Day. Scranton Tomorrow and the Scranton Rotary Club are collecting donations to give to local veterans. New men's and women's clothing, personal care items, and activities like coloring books or word searches are being accepted for this [...]
CARBONDALE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veterans are paying it forward this Veterans Day for a non-profit that provides healing activities for disabled veterans. Watches that are inspired by the mission and made for the outdoors are for sale with a portion of the proceeds returning to the non-profit. Camp Freedom: the sprawling property built to [...]
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 13 veteran residents were honored Wednesday during a special Veterans Day ceremony at the Dunmore Health Care Center in Lackawanna County. The tribute gave facility residents, staff and family members an opportunity to thank the veterans and honor their service. The event included official recognitions, gift presentations, poetry readings and [...]
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say two men have been arrested after a joint drug sale investigation seized cocaine and more than $10,000. 38-year-old Jeremy J. Cruz and 19-year-old Nelson Thomas Cruz, both of Scranton, were arrested following a joint investigation on Nov. 10. According to the criminal complaints, investigators recovered a handgun with [...]
OLD LYCOMING TWP., LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of hitting an officer, then leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with her crashing. On Nov. 9, officers pulled over a vehicle in the 3100 block of Lycoming Creek Road in Old Lycoming Township. During the stop, the driver, 34-year-old Melissa [...]
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While investigating a stolen car, police said they intercepted a drug deal that led to various drugs being seized and charges filed. On Nov. 5, officers were conducting surveillance on a stolen vehicle parked in Wilkes Barre Township, outside a residence on Church Street where suspected drug activity in [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Our nice weather is done. We're tracking a potent winter storm system that will bring changes through the weekend. We've made Friday a Weather Alert day because of the anticipated winter weather. Scattered showers will develop tonight. As the area of low pressure arrives on Thursday, you can expect periods of rain. At [...]
