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Man charged with gun offenses, fleeing police on moped

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled from them on a moped and was later found with a ghost gun. 20-year-old Ray Tineo is accused of leading police on a chase while riding a moped and of being found with a "ghost gun" during his arrest [...]

Woman accused of sneaking drugs into SCI Dallas

DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is being accused of attempting to sneak synthetic drugs into SCI-Dallas, PSP reports. On August 13, state police were called to SCI-Dallas for a drug incident. Police say a 31-year-old woman from Scranton tried to hide and bring synthetic drugs with her into the prison. The suspected drugs [...]

Pennsylvania weather: Flash flood warnings, steady rain

(WBRE/WYOU) — Flash Flood Watches are in effect for portions of central and eastern Pennsylvania. Flash flooding of roads, streams, creeks, and areas of poor drainage are possible. Steady and heavy rain will taper off this evening. In Williamsport, the rain should be done for the evening Little League games. Scattered showers could linger across [...]

Man fleeing police crashes, flown to hospital, PSP say

TOWANDA, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been airlifted to a hospital after attempting to flee police and crashing off the road, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) reported. According to the report, the chase took place Wednesday afternoon on the 1100 Block of Orchard Hill Road in Troy Township. Towanda troopers pursued the man, who [...]

'VERY VIOLENT CRASH:' Two Pennsylvania state troopers injured, airplane pilot dead in midair collision at Carlisle Airport

CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) -- Two Pennsylvania state troopers were injured when authorities say an airplane struck their helicopter while they were training at the Carlisle Airport. The crash happened around 6:50 p.m. at the airport in South Middleton Township, a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson said in a statement. Two people were aboard a Bell 407 [...]

Tomato Fest: Upcoming road closures to look out for

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Drivers traveling to Pittston this Saturday will encounter road closures for the Tomato Festival 5K and parade. The festival events are taking place in Pittston, Luzerne County. Affected travel routes stretch from the Fort Jenkins/Dale Kridlo Bridge to Plank Street and South Main Street. The road closures will begin at 9:45 [...]

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