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Blood trail leads police to stabbing arrest

PLYMOUTH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a blood trail led to the arrest of a possible suspect in a stabbing investigation. On Saturday, December 13, the Plymouth Borough Police Department investigated a stabbing that occurred in the 130 block of East Main Street, at an apartment complex. Officers said an investigation linked the incident [...]

Months-long drug investigation seized cocaine, $24K

W. HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after a months-long drug investigation that resulted in multiple grams of cocaine seized. On Friday, December 5, the West Hazleton Police Department, along with other agencies, executed a drug search warrant on a residence occupied by Luis Rivera Colon. Police say the warrant [...]

Woman accused of using $500 worth of counterfeit cash at Walmart

WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a woman who allegedly used $500 worth of counterfeit cash at Walmart. Wilkes-Barre Township Police, along with Pittston Township Police, are searching to identify the woman pictured below. Police say the suspect went to Walmart and passed $500 in counterfeit $50 bills. Any person with [...]

NEPA drone racing group design, set up race track for micro drones

PITTSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Competitors are on cloud nine after they zipped past obstacles with micro drones. The group, NEPA Quad Racers, designed and set up a track at the Pilot Mind Drone Academy in Pittston Township. Participants came from as far away as Texas, Virginia, and the New England region to gear [...]

Snapping photos with Krampus at local business

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Getting a photo for the holiday season is more than just sitting on Santa's lap; some prefer posing with his dark counterpart. People crammed into The Strange and Unusual in Kingston on Sunday afternoon for Photos with Krampus. The character is a horned, demonic folklore figure that originated in Pagan [...]

Residents clearing snow after surprise snowstorm piles up quickly

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow totals across northeastern Pennsylvania are often anything but even, and the latest snowfall in parts of the region has many doing a double-take. While many communities saw just a light coating, others woke up digging out from much more. "We weren't expecting the snowstorm. I was like 'What the heck?'" [...]

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