September 2, 2024 at 14:30 EDTPA homepage
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Several establishments in Pennsylvania have been charged after liquor control enforcement operations were performed within multiple counties.
The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (LCE) released details on recently performed compliance checks.
LCE officers are responsible for enforcing liquor laws and related provisions within the region of the state licensed by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
Ten arrested during DUI checkpoints
September 2, 2024 at 13:24 EDTPA homepage
LEHIGHTON, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Ten drivers have been arrested during DUI checkpoints set throughout Labor Day weekend in Carbon County.
Traffic enforcement including sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols were conducted as part of a statewide crackdown on impaired driving.
According to the Lehighton Borough Police Department, from August 23, 8:00 p.m. to August 24, 2:00 a.m. officers pulled over 22 vehicles, and one driver, suspected of driving under the influence, was arrested.
11 businesses cited for alleged liquor violations
September 2, 2024 at 11:07 EDTPA homepage
AVOCA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This summer’s record-breaking travel season is not over yet as Labor Day is expected to be the busiest ever for airports.
28/22 News stopped by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to talk to travelers passing through for the holiday.
"It’s really quiet here," said Ken Sarnoski of Tucson, Arizona.
The quiet is a good sign for travelers flying out of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Labor Day.
September 2, 2024 at 10:20 EDTPA homepage
NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Court documents have been released regarding a shooting in Nanticoke where a 17-year-old was killed.
According to the search warrant, on Sunday, September 1 around 4:42 p.m., officers were called to Minden Court in Nanticoke for a gunshot victim.
Police stated once on the scene they found an 18-year-old man sitting on the steps of the house, holding the 17-year-old gunshot victim, in his arms.
September 2, 2024 at 01:00 EDTPress Enterprise
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Group of three allegedly approached vehicle after it was passing cars in heavy Knoebels traffic
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Lowe’s equipment valued at $2,148
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September 1, 2024 at 23:03 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two children are injured after a fireworks mishap at La Festa Italiana.
One of the children appeared to be a toddler, the other a young teenager.
The fireworks were launched from the top of the parking garage at Linden Street and North Washington Avenue when the wind unexpectedly shifted, blowing sparks into the crowd and hitting two children.
This led the fire and police departments to immediately stop the show.
17-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Nanticoke
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