Luzerne County

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are learning more tonight about the arrest of a Hazleton man who was the focus of an 11-day police manhunt after he allegedly murdered a woman.

The I-Team has confirmed that 55-year-old Terence Ray is in custody in New York after being nabbed by U.S. Marshals and Pennsylvania State Police early Thursday morning.

Ray is accused of murdering 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood at his Hazleton home.

We are learning more Friday about the capture of a Hazleton man wanted for murder and was the focus of an 11 day police manhunt.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Honoring those who have helped serve the community, the theme behind Wilkes University's annual 'Founders Gala'.

The dinner social raises funds for students in NEPA and gives them a chance to speak about their experiences in the program as a first generation college student.

Each year at the event, an award is given based on the criteria of those who help others and give back to the community.

This year's recipient of the Chairperson's Award is Fellerman and Ciarimboli law.

KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Wednesday, 28/22 News told you about reports of missing dirt bikes Sunday night in Luzerne County.

In addition to two being stolen in Plains Township, Kingston's police chief tell us a dirt bike was also stolen in their area as well.

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The chief says the bike was stolen off the back of a pickup truck the same night as the the dirt bikes that were stolen from a garage in Plains Township.

Police are looking into who stole the dirt bikes and if the thefts are related.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Good news about a young boy who was shot in Lackawanna County last month.

The 12 year old who sustained bullet wounds to the chest is now home and on the road to recovery.

His family calls it a miracle and 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli sat down with his uncle Thursday afternoon.

70th Annual Special Needs Fishing Derby

Bentley Zippittelli is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds and a collapsed lung.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man was robbed in downtown Wilkes-Barre Wednesday morning.

Police say they responded to the area of 34 South Main Street just after 10:30 a.m. for a report of a robbery.

Hazleton homicide suspect Terence Ray in custody

When they arrived, police said the victim told them he was walking on South Main Street and placed $200 into his socks. He was then approached by two men and one of them said "give me the money or you`re going to get hurt" while the other man took his money, according to the police report.

The man accused of killing Jessica Lockwood has been captured, according to Hazleton Police.

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Terence Ray, the man accused of murdering and burning 39-year-old Jessica Lockwood, has been captured.

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce confirmed with 28/22 News reporter Andy Mehalshick that Ray has been taken into custody. Sanguedolce did not immediately specify where the arrest took place.

Police name suspect in Hazleton homicide investigation

Ray, 55, is accused of murdering Jessica Lockwood inside his home on Muir Avenue in Hazleton.

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County couple says the two bikes are worth tens of thousands of dollars and were taken from their garage earlier this week in the middle of the night.

One of the bikes is brand new, and together they are worth nearly $30,000.

28/22 News spoke with the couple, who say it happened in the middle of the night, and they provided us with a video that captures the bikes being taken away.

Man wanted for murder of Luzerne County woman remains at large

Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 are advised the interstate is closed in both directions between Exit 242 (Mainville/Mifflinville) in Columbia County and Exit 256 (Conyngham/Nescopeck) in Luzerne County due to a tractor-trailer crash.

Update: All lanes are now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

Update 18:25: The right lane is now open on I-80 eastbound at mile 249 in Luzerne County. The left lane remains closed for cleanup.

Motorists are advised that Interstate 80 eastbound is closed at the Mifflinville exit in Columbia County due to a vehicle crash at mile 249 in Luzerne County.

A detour is in place using Exit 242 (Mifflinville) and Route 93.