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Driver accused of leading police on 6-mile high speed chase

BUTLER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he led officers on a 6-mile high-speed chase.

Butler Township Police have charged 22-year-old Aven Moronta, of Hazleton, after they say he led officers on a nearly 6-mile chase Sunday evening.

According to police, an officer was patrolling near the intersection of S. Hunter Highway and Stronecroft Road around 10:40 p.m. when he saw an SUV driving erratically. The SUV passed the officer and continued to drive at a high speed, passing other vehicles.

Ramp closure on SR 115 to I-81 in Luzerne County

PLAINS TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The ramp from State Route 115 Northbound to Interstate 81 Northbound in Plains Township is closed and will remain closed until November 2026.

According to PennDOT, the ramp closure is required to realign the existing ramp and to construct a new ramp that will directly connect State Route 115 Northbound to Interstate 81 Southbound.

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As a result of the ramp closure, the following detour is placed:

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