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Man arrested on arson charges in Scranton

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was taken into custody after police say he intentionally set a fire.

According to the media release, police responded to reports of an intentionally set fire on New Street on Saturday, July 26.

Death investigation underway in Luzerne County

The fire was contained to the porch and entrance area of an apartment building and was put out by the Scranton Fire Department.

Police spoke to witnesses and identified 49-year-old Robert Jumper as having poured gasoline on the porch and intentionally set the fire.

Driver charged, running red light leads to crash

HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver is facing charges after police say they ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle.

On July 28, around 11:30 p.m., officers saw a crash occur at the intersection of North Church Street and West Green Street.

Man wanted, accused of stabbing woman

Officers said a vehicle traveling North on North Church Street ran a red light at the intersection, causing it to hit another vehicle that was turning.

Man wanted, accused of stabbing woman

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place over the weekend in Scranton.

Police say they were called for an incident outside of a home on East Locust Street around 7:30 p.m. on July 27.

Death investigation underway in Luzerne County

According to the Scranton Police Department, a woman was stabbed during a domestic dispute, and the suspect, 38-year-old Paul McGowan, fled the scene on foot.

The victim was taken to the hospital and later released, while McGowan remains at large.

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