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Man, 30, charged with attempting to lure Shickshinny teenager into truck
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Man, 30, charged with attempting to lure Shickshinny teenager into truck

· August 5, 2021

SHICKSHINNY A man from Bath in Northampton County was arraigned Thursday on allegations he attempted to lure a 17-year-old girl into a truck earlier this week.

Solicitor: Family confirms death of WVW board member
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Solicitor: Family confirms death of WVW board member

WILKES-BARRE Wyoming Valley West board member Gary Richards died earlier this year, the Times Leader learned Friday night, capping two days of controversy and legal action surrounding his status inc

Suspect in Plains Township sexual assault extradited from South Korea
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Suspect in Plains Township sexual assault extradited from South Korea

PLAINS TWP. A township man charged in 2018 with sexually and physically assaulting a woman was captured in South Korea, township police announced on their Facebook page.

Teen homicide suspect to face charges in adult court
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Teen homicide suspect to face charges in adult court

WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County President Judge Michael T. Vough has denied a request to transfer homicide suspect Louisa Reyes case to juvenile court, saying the girl shows signs she will continue to

Death of man, 91, under investigation; grandson faces charge
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Death of man, 91, under investigation; grandson faces charge

· January 24, 2020

ROSS TWP. State police confirmed 91-year-old George Bacon was found dead inside his residence on Oliver Road Friday morning, and investigators charged the man s grandson with aggravated assault.