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Tow truck driver arrested after allegedly fleeing crash

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Florida tow truck driver has been arrested after police say he fled the scene after crashing his vehicle in Luzerne County. According to the Duryea Police Department, officers were able to track down the owner of the vehicle and the man involved in the two separate hit-and-run crashes. As a result [...]

Man sentenced for fight turned deadly stabbing

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been sentenced after police say he stabbed and killed another man during a fight in Stroudsburg. Justin Martinez was sentenced to 18 to 36 years in state prison for the murder of 41-year-old Roberto Lozano III during a fight in October 2024. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police [...]

Alleged dealer arrested after undercover operation

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man who they say sold cocaine around the City of Hazleton. On October 8, during a traffic stop, Gene Alvin Hayes was arrested as a result of an investigation into his alleged dealing of cocaine. Detectives stated they conducted several surveillance details and controlled buys of cocaine [...]

Edwardsville EBT scam victim loses over $300

(WBRE/WYOU) — As 28/22 News reported Tuesday night, EBT scams are on the rise again, and an Edwardsville woman says she woke up Wednesday morning to her EBT account completely drained. She said there were nine separate charges, including a $280 charge from Amazon and other smaller purchases, all from New York. The total taken [...]

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