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S. ABINGTON TWP., LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man after they say he fired multiple shots, which led to a stand-off over the weekend.

According to the South Abington Township Police Department, on March 8 around 10:00 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Layton Road for a man with a gun, threatening to harm himself.

Police say the man, identified as 56-year-old George Frietto, fired one shot through the bedroom wall while officers were speaking with a woman who lives in the home with him.

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are facing various charges after being arrested during a party that turned deadly at a rental home in the Poconos..

According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, the following seven suspects are charged with various offenses, including narcotics, burglary, and hindering the apprehension;

Angel Gustavo Paez Sequera

Heymar Del Ciblo Padilla Moyetones

Isaac Ozuna Caravallo

Johangel Farfan Perez

The conservative-led court said Monday it will hear a challenge to the law, amid actions by President Donald Trump targeting transgender people.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man has been charged with 54 counts of child pornography after investigating a cyber tip.

According to police, James Charles Vilcko, 58, was in possession of child pornography from November 24, 2024, to the present.

Suspect wanted after armed robbery at store

Court documents say Vilcko was unable to post bail on March 7 and he awaits a preliminary hearing.

Video, apparently filmed from a nearby vessel, showed thick black smoke pouring from both ships.

Pottsville will celebrate the 49th Leo F. Haley St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday.

Felix Trepanowski was sentenced last week in a Lycoming County federal courtroom

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the crash.

LIME RIDGE -- A former mansion went up in flames Sunday night, leaving its only remaining tenant homeless.
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BLOOMSBURG -- A Berwick man admitted Friday he was driving drunk when he caused a head-on crash along Millville Road...