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DA warns residents to protect kids from predators

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Child predators no longer need to be nearby to pose a threat. With just a phone or a laptop, they can target children from anywhere.

In a world where child predators can hide behind screens and fake identities, Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters is making one thing clear: State lines won't stop justice.

DA Joe Peters' latest child predator case involves an Ohio man, extradited to Pennsylvania for allegedly grooming a child online in Wyoming County.

Home damaged after Madison Township fire

MADISON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A single-family home was damaged in Lackawanna County after a fire Tuesday morning.

Madisonville Fire Company crews were dispatched to the 4300 block of Quicktown Road in Madison Township around 11:00 a.m.

The fire chief says they found heavy smoke coming from a woodstove area in the basement.

Crews quickly knocked down the flames.

Details released after bicyclist dies during crash

One person was home at the time and made it out safely.

No one was hurt, and the family can return home.

Giving the gift of reading to pre-K students

EDWARDSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of Luzerne County high school students is partnering with a national organization to end book deserts and increase literacy for pre-K students.

The goal of the two organizations is to get books into the hands of kids whose families may not be able to afford them.

The Pennsylvania Key Club is teaming up with the Li-TEA-rary Society to give books to preschoolers across the state to help set them up for success.

Pike County man accused of downloading, sharing child sexual abuse images

WESTFALL TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Blooming Grove Township man is accused of downloading and sharing child sexual abuse images uncovered through a national tip line.

Pike County District Attorney says 25-year-old Christian Snyder was traced through an online account that uploaded child sexual abuse material onto the internet.

Man charged with assault after vomiting on officer

He was arrested on Tuesday by the Pike County Sheriff's Department in Westfall Township.

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