The plane was traveling from Corozal to San Pedro and Belize authorities declared a full emergency after the hijacking.
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Two men have been taken into custody on multiple drug charges after a search warrant was executed on Tuesday, according to Pittston City Police Department.
Following the execution of the warrant 44-year-old Mark Braithwaite of Pittston and 21-year-old Damari Peterson of Philadelphia were arrested.
The Pittston City Special Investigation Unit started a narcotics investigation into Braithwaite.
Officials say that they were looking into whether Braithwaite was distributing cocaine throughout the city.
The pilot and a passenger on the plane both reported seeing the cabin door open immediately after leaving the ground, according to the NTSB's report.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Ballot drop boxes are coming back to Luzerne County including a new high-security model making its election debut.
The county election board approved their use last night for the May 20 primary, including one at Penn Place in Wilkes-Barre with several security features.
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The new box snaps a photo of each voter and ballot envelope as it's dropped.
Election officials say the internal cameras help track and verify envelopes, adding a new layer of transparency.
The collapsed bridge at Fern Knoll Cemetery restricts car access, deeply impacting families wanting to visit loved ones' graves on Easter weekend.
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In the past decade, the number of certified teachers produced by Pennsylvania's education programs has fallen by 75%, and teacher turnover is at an all-time high.
Pennsylvania is facing a statewide teacher shortage with turnover rates at an all time high.
With the crisis continuing to grow, local leaders in education are pushing for change.
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Newswatch 16's Emily Kress was on hand as crews began the process. She spoke with neighbors who fought to keep the bridge standing.
Newswatch 16's Justin Gick in Harrisburg on Thursday where Shapiro provided an update on when the Governor's Residence might be able to reopen.
A gruesome murder in Monroe County still haunts longtime residents of Delaware Water Gap. Action 16's Stacy Lange shares the story of Eddie Joubert.
