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Police say intercepted drug transaction leads to 24-minute chase

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men were arrested after police say they intercepted a drug transaction that caused a 24-minute chase.

On Tuesday, April 1, the Drug Enforcement Agency in New York informed investigators of a possible drug transaction happening in the Hazleton area.

According to the Hazleton City Police, officers set up surveillance in the area of South Locust Street and saw the transaction being made.

Pa. student charged with threats towards school

DANVILLE, MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police state a student is facing charges after he allegedly posted threats online towards the Danville Middle School.

On Wednesday, April 2, around 1:30 a.m., the Danville Police Department was informed of a student posting a threat on social media against the Danville Middle School.

The FBI red-flagged the threat and relayed it to the Pennsylvania State Police, leading to Danville Police contacting the student in question.

Multi-county police chase with stolen car ends in arrest

Why is my water brown? Crews flushing hydrants to reduce discolored water

(WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania American Water has stated repairs are underway to alleviate discolored water impacting areas across northeastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday.

Pennsylvania American Water stated they are aware of the issue of discolored water in the following areas:

Duryea

Pittston

West Pittston

Exeter

Wyoming

Swoyersville

Moosic

Authorities say this is an aesthetic issue and does not impact water quality.

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