September 19, 2025 at 13:17 EDTPA homepage
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report a man has been arrested after a drug bust revealed he was selling crystal meth out of an abandoned warehouse.
Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher says 44-year-old Earl Locklear of Scranton was arrested after a drug trafficking investigation.
10-year-old shot during argument involving two men
Detectives stated Locklear was squatting in an abandoned warehouse in the 300 block of Olive Street in Scranton, where he would handle his drug sales.
September 19, 2025 at 13:13 EDTWNEP
On this episode, hear what's new at Reaper's Revenge for 2025.
September 19, 2025 at 13:10 EDTPA homepage
CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a 10-year-old was shot while a man was arguing with the boy's father nearby, with a gun involved.
Police say on September 18, around 8:00 p.m., troopers were called to Orchard View Drive in Chestnuthill Township for an assault involving a gun.
28 bundles of heroin found during traffic stop
Troopers said they learned 34-year-old Darius Oshan James was involved in a fight with another man, and at some point, a gun was discharged, hitting a 10-year-old boy, who was in the residence at the time.
September 19, 2025 at 13:07 EDTPA homepage
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — They are the latest hi-tech camera systems being used by police departments around the country to help solve and prevent crime.
A local community says they have been so successful that their system will undergo a major upgrade.
We will take a closer look at the Flock camera system now in use in Hazleton.
They are described as "game changers" by law enforcement.
Law enforcement describes a hi-tech camera system as a Game-changer in their efforts to fight and even deter crime.
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 EDTDaily Item
SELINSGROVE — Susquehanna University’s String Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 27, in the Cunningham Center for Music & Art’s Stretansky Concert Hall.
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 EDTDaily Item
DANVILLE — Pack the Preserve event will support local nonprofits and celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Inc.
September 19, 2025 at 12:57 EDTDaily Item
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in August, holding steady at 4% according to preliminary data from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
September 19, 2025 at 12:23 EDTPA homepage
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A chase between a vehicle and troopers is currently under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
PSP says troopers from Troop P Wilkes-Barre and Shickshinny were engaged in a chase on Thursday in Ross Township. Troopers lost sight of the vehicle around Grassy Pond Road, and the pursuit was terminated.
Man accused of breaking into car held for hit-and-run investigation
The vehicle was later located in the area and seized. Police say there is no threat to the public.
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 EDTWNEP
The Hall of Fame announced its 12 finalists for the Class of 2025 Wednesday and opened voting to the public and a panel of judges.
September 19, 2025 at 11:33 EDTPA homepage
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police arrested two people after a traffic stop revealed 28 bundles of heroin inside a Jeep.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on September 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle on Seven Bridge Road in Smithfield Township.
Police say that during the traffic stop, "indicators of criminal activity" were detected, and troopers asked the driver, Richard Gandolfo, 53, of Stroudsburg, if they could search the car.
$25K worth of lottery tickets stolen from machines, dispensers
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