Luzerne County

According to PSP Tips, an affiliate of the Pennsylvania State Police, troopers have found Ryan McDermott after a four day manhunt.

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that Newkirk is not in custody.

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have charged a man they say was part of a shoot-out after an argument went wrong in Edwardsville.

According to the Ewardsville Police Department, officers were called after multiple gunshots were heard in the 80 block of Church Street. Police say they questioned the homeowner of one of the houses, and he admitted to being part of a shoot-out in self-defense.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 79-year-old woman lost $25,000 after being swindled into converting her cash into Bitcoin.

Police say the woman, who resides in Wilkes-Barre, came to their headquarters to report that she had fallen victim to a scam.

The woman told police that she received a notification on her computer that her bank account had been compromised and called the phone number that was provided.

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NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Recovery is more than leaving addiction behind; it’s rediscovering strength, hope, and the chance of a brighter future.

The hustle and bustle of being a college student can lead to many obstacles and stress.

But for students inside the Arei building at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, many of them are already battling challenges of their own.

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police announced a search in Luzerne County for a man accused of sexually assaulting a child has come to an end.

State police say Sweet Valley resident, 40-year-old Ryan McDermott, was arrested in Lake Township, Luzerne County.

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Authorities explained they began the search for McDermott on Friday after discovering computer images of child sex acts from his home. They also recovered numerous explosive devices and guns.

Residents in Luzerne County gathered at Frances Slocum Park to enjoy the final day of summer.

A poker run in Luzerne County raised funds for the Hartman family's generator needs.

The new search area includes a larger area of the back mountain, stretching as far as Harvey's Lake and Huntington Township.

LARKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local church is celebrating a big milestone.Saint John the Baptist Church in Larksville is marking more than 125 years of service since the parish was founded.

Parishioners, past and present, showed up for a mass on Saturday to commemorate the anniversary and honor the church's legacy.

"I wish this church very many, many years to come," Annette Fetchko of Larksville said. Fetchko is a lifetime parishioner of Saint John the Baptist Church. She's been involved with the church for more than 72 years.

The proceeds of the event to benefit the Geisinger Heart and Vascular Institute and the Geisinger School of Medicine scholarships.