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Honoring over 30 years of service to the city of Wilkes-Barre

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's a special send-off for Wilkes-Barre's top cop. The city gave outgoing police chief Joseph Coffay a surprise salute today in recognition of his many years of service. 28/22 News reporter Joe Mason takes us to Friday's ceremony. A surprise recognition ceremony for the chief. Police Chief Joseph Coffay is set [...]

Human remains suspect eyed for Plains Twp. body thefts

(WBRE/WYOU) — A man arrested for allegedly stealing over 100 human skulls and numerous other body parts in and near Philadelphia is a suspect in the theft of two bodies in Plains Township. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, of Ephrata, was arrested Tuesday night at the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia, police say. According to the affidavit, [...]

Wilkes-Barre announces swearing-in ceremony for new police chief

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Mayor George Brown (D) announced that the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department will be announcing a new chief on Monday. Mayor Brown announced that the Wilkes-Barre City PD will promote Captain Michael Boyle on Monday, January 12, at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. This comes after the city held a surprise ceremony [...]

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