Luzerne County

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement officials say they are intensifying their efforts to track down human traffickers and their victims. The push is on to make the public aware of human trafficking and what to look out for, how to take action, and possibly save lives.

"'I'll kill you, or parents!' What does a 12, 13, 14-year-old girl do? She reacts with her heart, and she will do anything for this guy, and you know how he further owns her? He then starts giving her drugs," Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters told 28/22 News.

Bruising found on four other children who lived in home where 13-year-old was reportedly beaten to death by adoptive father

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DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is facing multiple charges after allegations surfaced of him abusing and threatening a child for two years.

On August 5, the Duryea Police Department filed charges against a 54-year-old man after a sexual abuse investigation involving a child.

The investigation began after a ChildLine referral was received in July. The alleged victim was interviewed and claimed multiple incidents of abuse occurred for around two years.

Foster mom of dead teen charged with child endangerment

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have now filed charges against a foster mother and the wife of a man charged with homicide after their foster teen died during a stabbing.

PSP stated that 34-year-old Virginia Delgadillo is charged with the following;

Endangering the welfare of children

Corruption of minors

Tampering with evidence

Virginia Delgadillo of Butler Township is the wife of 38-year-old Cesar Delgadillo, who is accused of causing deadly injuries to a 13-year-old boy whom they were fostering.

A long-standing landscaping business in Luzerne County is now closed. Dundee Gardens has stood along the Sans Souci Highway in Hanover Township for 70 years.

Virginia Delgadillo faces several charges, including endangering the welfare of children and corruption of minors.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the stabbing that happened early Monday morning, leaving a quiet neighborhood in shock.

28/22 New Reporter Joe Mason spoke with neighbors about how they're dealing with the tragedy.

"It's so sad for the 13-year-old; he had a whole life to live and that just got taken away from him," neighbor Arjan Nahal said.

A community is still reeling after a deadly stabbing in this neighborhood in Butler Township early Monday morning.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Dundee Gardens in Hanover Township is preparing to close its doors for good.

The business will shut down permanently on August 16, but it's still open Thursday through Sunday for the next two weeks, offering deep discounts as it clears out its inventory.

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Customers with gift cards or store credits are urged to use them before the final day.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A ceremony was held on Wednesday to honor new American citizens living in Luzerne County.

Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown hosted the event, inviting 40 new citizens into the city council chambers to welcome them and say thank you.

The ceremony is organized by Danny Lugo, owner of Quisqueyana Multiservice.

Lugo came from the Dominican Republic before becoming an American citizen.

Luzerne County manager discusses public services and challenges