Luzerne County

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have charged a man with impersonating an officer to trick a woman about a no trespassing sign.

The Hazleton City Police Department charged Jose Santos, of Sugarloaf, for an incident in January where they say he used a police badge on a woman living in the area of North Pine Street.

Two arrested, police shut down large-scale fentanyl dealing

Police said Santos pretended to be an officer and told the woman he could arrest her for having a no trespassing sign on her property.

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been arrested after a drug task force shut down a large-scale fentanyl distribution in Luzerne County, police say.

According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on February 27, multiple detectives executed two search warrants in the 100 block of West 1st Street in Hazleton and the 300 block of 36th Street in Hazle Township.

Police stated two men, 47-year-old Miguel Carrasquillo Apolinaris and 53-year-old Luis Mercado Alicea were arrested and identified as key players of this drug trafficking organization.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for the suspect after an armed robbery in Wilkes-Barre Monday night.

On Monday, March 17, at about 10:45 p.m. the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department was called to a Hazle Street business for a reported robbery.

The victim told police the suspect, described to be standing at six feet one inch, entered the business and approached the counter while showing a firearm.

Borough maintenance garage damaged after fire

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Art therapy can be a valuable and therapeutic way to process and overcome different traumas. That's why a local non-profit offers art therapy classes to human trafficking survivors.

The founder of TWIGS Restoration Ministry takes her own story of survival to guide others through their healing journeys.

"I love doing art with different people just to see and prove to them that they can create art," Founder and CEO of TWIGS Restoration Ministry Sarah Issac-Samuel said.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular spot for walking dogs and running is starting to look like a dump. Locals say illegal dumping is becoming a growing problem in the area.

Residents in the area of Robinson Circle in the Hanover Industrial Park in Luzerne County say it's a spot where many walk their dogs or enjoy time outside, but now it's plagued with garbage.

"I typically bring my three dogs over to Robinson Circle just to take them on like nightly walks," Jonathan Casey from Warrior Run explained.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're in the market to purchase or even rent a house or property in northeastern Pennsylvania, then you are probably already aware of the challenge it could be to find a place of your liking.

Real estate experts say there is a housing shortage across the nation and right here in northeastern Pennsylvania.

28/22 News is told by local real estate agents, as well as government officials, that if you are in the housing market and see something you like, don't waste any time. Make a move.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police responded to a crash Monday night that they are now labeling as an aggravated assault by motor vehicle.

Police say around 8:00 p.m. on March 17 they responded to a fight in progress on Barney Street. When police arrived, there were two victims who sustained injuries from being hit by a car.

Police respond to Wilkes-Barre crash

Police say there was a confrontation between the victims, ages 17 and 20, and the occupants of a white Ford.

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has issued a boil advisory for customers in part of Nanticoke due to a main break that impacted a storage tank.

The following streets in Nanticoke are on a boil advisory:

Vista Drive

Overlook Road

Industrial Park Road

Volunteers hand out corsages, boutonnieres to seniors for Saint Patrick’s Day

PA American Water says there are about 75 customers impacted.

Pennsylvania American Water says about 75 homes and businesses in Nanticoke are affected.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A popular Wyoming Valley band was out spreading the luck of the Irish at several local bars and restaurants on Monday.

Playing Irish and Celtic music, members of the Wyoming Valley Pipe and Drum Band have been delighting audiences for 17 years with their charming and upbeat performances.

"The green, the people everything about it I love it. It's my favorite holiday. I love St. Patrick's Day," said Pittston Township resident James Herron.