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Man found guilty of raping 18-year-old with autism

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A guilty verdict was issued for a Scranton man convicted of raping an intellectually disabled woman. A jury needed just 90 minutes to convict Mario Valentine following a four-day trial. The victim, an 18-year-old woman, was assaulted in 2024. Valentine faces up to 35 years in prison.

At least one firefighter hurt during mobile home fire

COOPER TWP., MONTOUR COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Flames tore through a mobile home in cooper township this afternoon, with the homeowner escaping just in time. About 10 fire companies rushed to Adams Drive around 2:00 p.m., and at least one firefighter was hurt in the fight. A neighbor watched it unfold from next door. "I heard [...]

Family reacts after Bobbiejo Etzel preliminary hearing

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Accused killer Bobbiejo Etzel waived her right to a preliminary hearing Friday morning at the Luzerne County courthouse. The hearing was brief, but two additional charges of kidnapping were added and the interference with custody charge has been dropped. Etzel is facing charges in connection to the death of her [...]

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