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Luzerne County Manager weighs in on death of 13-year-old boy

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We have an update on the homicide investigation of a young teen in Luzerne County. State police say the foster mother of the victim is now being charged in the case.

34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is now being charged with several crimes in connection with the death of a 13-year-old boy in her care.

In a release from Pennsylvania State Police obtained by 28/22 News, 34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of Children, Corruption of Minors, and Tampering with Evidence.

Wyoming County DA discusses human trafficking fight

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement officials say they are intensifying their efforts to track down human traffickers and their victims. The push is on to make the public aware of human trafficking and what to look out for, how to take action, and possibly save lives.

"'I'll kill you, or parents!' What does a 12, 13, 14-year-old girl do? She reacts with her heart, and she will do anything for this guy, and you know how he further owns her? He then starts giving her drugs," Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters told 28/22 News.

Man accused assaulting child for two years

DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing multiple charges after allegations surfaced of him abusing and threatening a child for two years.

On August 5, the Duryea Police Department filed charges against a 54-year-old man after a sexual abuse investigation involving a child.

The investigation began after a ChildLine referral was received in July. The alleged victim was interviewed and claimed multiple incidents of abuse occurred for around two years.

Foster mom of dead teen charged with child endangerment

Foster mom of dead teen charged with child endangerment

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have now filed charges against a foster mother and the wife of a man charged with homicide after their foster teen died during a stabbing.

PSP stated that 34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is charged with the following;

Endangering the welfare of children

Corruption of minors

Tampering with evidence

Virginia Delgadillo of Butler Township is the wife of 38-year-old Cesar Delgadillo, who is accused of causing deadly injuries to a 13-year-old boy whom they were fostering.

Neighbors react to homicide of 13-year-old boy

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the stabbing that happened early Monday morning, leaving a quiet neighborhood in shock.

28/22 New Reporter Joe Mason spoke with neighbors about how they're dealing with the tragedy.

"It's so sad for the 13-year-old; he had a whole life to live and that just got taken away from him," neighbor Arjan Nahal said.

A community is still reeling after a deadly stabbing in this neighborhood in Butler Township early Monday morning.

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