Luzerne County

COURTDALE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police investigated an incident in Courtdale Thursday night that led to an arrest.

28/22 News was there as police were on the scene at the 100 block of Cooper Street in Courtdale around 10:40 p.m.

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According to Chief Duffy of the Courtdale Police Department, a report came in of a stabbing but after further investigation, it was learned it was a self-inflicted injury.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Election Day is now less than two weeks away and efforts continue around the nation and here in Pennsylvania to ensure a fair, accurate, and safe election process.

Luzerne County officials are ramping up security measures.

28/22 News was outside the county-owned Penn Place Office Building.

The election bureau is located on the second floor.

It's all about safety and security: So says County Manager Romilda Crocamo and it starts by preventing people from seeing inside this building.

CONYNGHAM BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after police said they were caught stealing cooking oil from Tom's Kitchen in Luzerne County.

According to the Conyngham Borough Police Department, on October 23, around 6:00 a.m., officers were called to investigate a cooking oil theft at Tom's Kitchen on State Route 93.

Police say the owner of the restaurant drove into the parking lot and saw a white van near the waste oil holding tank.

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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — If you're looking for a fun Halloween activity that's fun for the whole family, King's College is set to host a Things That Go Boom in the Night event on October 30.

The free event will be held by the King's College Department of Chemistry and Physics and offers interactive science activities and demonstrations.

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The event will take place on the third floor of the Sheehy-Farmer Student Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Our Halloween House of the Night takes us to Luzerne County!

At the house on Fourth Street in Pittston, a giant werewolf and scarecrow greet visitors daring enough to stop by the eerie-decorated home.

Hard work pays off in homemade Halloween display

The home even pays tribute to the hit Disney movie Hocus Pocus with a blow-up of the Sanderson Sisters.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The state has made improvements to this General Election's mail-in ballots that should make it easier for older voters to cast their vote and create a smoother process for those collecting them.

State officials say the ballot design revisions are intended to eliminate errors and make it easier for NEPA's older residents to make their vote count.

Colorful envelopes, clearer instructions, and a printed year are all new revisions to the mail-in ballot.

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Plains Township took part in a driving enforcement which resulted in 76 citations and two arrests.

Plains Township Police Department stated they participated in an aggressive driving initiative during the month of October, targeting aggressive driving on roadways.

Man accused of multiple Home Depot retail thefts

Officers say they arrested a driver for DUI, a drug arrest, and 76 traffic citations for a variety of traffic offenses including speeding.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is in custody after police say he gained entry and stole from a Luzerne County mayor's vehicle.

According to Kingston Police, officers were called to South Welles Avenue around 4:15 a.m. when a resident stated "someone broke into the mayor's truck".

Upon arrival, officers say they witnessed the suspect, later identified as 29-year-old Jarod Hospodar, looking into an unoccupied vehicle.

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween is just eight days away and many homeowners are finishing up decorations to get a fright out of trick-or-treaters.

To scare or not to scare, it’s a question homeowners contemplate when it comes to decorating for Halloween.

For homeowner John Sipper on Main Road in Hanover Township, the answer is easy.

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“I just love Halloween. I love the whole season, the time of year,” said Sipper.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say stole from Home Depot multiple times.

According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department officers are investigating a series of retail thefts at Home Depot on Spring Street.

Two arrested, retail theft leads to police pursuit

Wilkes-Barre City Police

Wilkes-Barre City Police

If anyone recognizes the suspect pictured, contact Officer Ardoline at 570-208-6727.