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Correctional officer found not guilty of facilitating assault at SCI Dallas

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A correctional officer has been found not guilty on the charges of facilitating an assault at SCI Dallas. Joseph John Tilletski, 39, of Plymouth, was found not guilty on December 18 of all charges filed against him, alleging he and another correctional officer facilitated an ‘inmate-on-inmate’ assault at SCI Dallas. Back in [...]

Homicide charges filed in more than decade-old cold case

KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cousin of a man stabbed to death has been arrested in a more than decade-old cold case in Luzerne County. The murder of a businessman, Jonathan Balester, 56, remained unsolved after 14 years, when he was found stabbed to death in his home in May 2011. On Monday, [...]

Damaged civic center to remain closed, sidelining young athletes

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows more about the damage done to a local civic center that is sidelining young athletes. 28/22 News first showed some of the damage last night, and a look inside shows even more that might keep players off the court for some time. The lead-up to the [...]

Scranton community protests against ICE shooting

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local people were among tens of thousands nationwide protesting the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protests follow the deadly shooting days ago involving an ICE agent and a Minneapolis protester. Protesters in Scranton say things need to change during such volatile times. Chants against ICE echoed on [...]

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