April 9, 2025 at 13:54 EDTPA homepage
KINGSTON TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report they have arrested three people involved in multiple thefts at Hillside Farms.
The Kingston Township Police Department stated they were told by The Lands at Hillside Farms about a series of thefts between March 30 and April 6.
Through further investigation, officers said they arrested three people involved in the thefts, and they have been charged for these incidents.
Roofing firm fined $467K for reported safety violations
April 8, 2025 at 23:12 EDTPA homepage
EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he sexually assaulted a woman and had an illegal firearm in his home.
Officers say Elijah Gabriel Wright, 24, of Edwardsville, was giving the victim a tattoo in Edwardsville when he sexually assaulted her.
Investigators say the victim then drove back to her house in shock, later calling the police who advised her to go to the hospital and get a rape examination.
Hazleton night club destroyed after fire
April 8, 2025 at 17:35 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A nightclub was destroyed in an early morning fire in Luzerne County.
Crews were called to the Flow X Bar and Lounge on West Broad Street in Hazleton for an early morning blaze.
The building is still standing, but the windows are blown out.
Contractor sued for alleged ‘subpar’ work, violations
Flames erupted after 3:00 a.m. Tuesday.
A State Police Fire Marshal is investigating.
April 8, 2025 at 14:57 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mohegan Arena is set to go intergalactic as the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are paying homage to a local, legendary UFO crash that was never confirmed.
It’s an invasion at Mohegan Arena where aliens are taking over, but they come in peace.
Making friends with Tux and taking part in the Wilkes-barre/Scranton Penguins’ third installment of its community theme night competing as the ‘Carbondale UFO’s’ Saturday.
April 8, 2025 at 12:22 EDTPA homepage
DALLAS, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a corrections officer at SCI Dallas was bringing drugs into the prison and was planning to do it again.
According to police, corrections officer Thomas Wren, 37, of Nanticoke delivered contraband in the form of controlled substances into SCI Dallas.
Man charged with rape of 8-year-old
April 8, 2025 at 11:17 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have charged a man after they say he allegedly raped an 8-year-old girl.
Pennsylvania State Police have charged 31-year-old Dustin Sebo, of Wapwallopen after allegations came out that he sexually assaulted a girl.
An investigation began on April 4 when a complaint was filed through ChildLine. The affidavit stated the victim was questioned at the Luzerne County Children’s Advocacy Center, where she described the assaults.
Roofing firm fined $467K for reported safety violations
April 8, 2025 at 09:55 EDTPA homepage
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The U.S. Department of Labor says it cited a Wilkes-Barre roofing contractor and fined him over $400,000 for exposing workers to dangerous falls at a Lackawanna County worksite.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, they have designated Luis Alberto-Reyna Avila's business, 3 Guys Home Improvement Inc., a 'severe violator.'
April 8, 2025 at 07:44 EDTWNEP
The 'Flow X Lounge' in Hazleton was damaged by a fire early Tuesday morning.
April 7, 2025 at 19:08 EDTPA homepage
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officers at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport intercepted a nine-millimeter loaded handgun on Friday.
Courtesy of the Transportation Security Administration
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers found the gun with 11 bullets at the airport checkpoint during an X-ray of a carry-on bag that belonged to a Honesdale resident.
They will now face a fine.
The TSA says civil penalties for carrying weapons can reach a maximum of $15,000.
April 7, 2025 at 18:05 EDTPA homepage
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Kids with special needs got into the Easter Spirit with an annual Easter Egg Hunt specifically designed for them.
Non-profit Brighter Journeys hosted a Fun Day for thousands of kids who can sometimes be left behind in group activities.
The annual event gives them a chance to move at their own pace and feel comfortable, without being overwhelmed.
The planning for the annual hunt starts in January when volunteers begin stuffing thousands of eggs with fun prizes.
Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week underway
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