Police seeking suspect in laptop computer theft
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Township police is seeking the public s help to identify a suspect who they say stole two laptop computers from Staples on Tuesday.
Shooting suspect found hiding in attic
A suspect wanted for exchanging gunfire at a Hanover Township gasoline service station last year was found hiding in an attic of a home in Schuylkill County, according to U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane.
Arrest warrant issued after stabbing at motel
WILKES-BARRE City police say they are searching for Rosa De Jesus Rodriguez on allegations he stabbed a woman in the abdomen at Wilkes-Barre Lodge on Kidder Street early Wednesday morning.
Police: Edwardsville man punched officer twice in leg during arrest
EDWARDSVILLE A Larksville police officer assisting at the scene of a domestic dispute was punched several times in the leg while arresting Richie Lee McCloud on Monday.
Alleged shooter at Hanover Township gasoline service station arraigned
HANOVER TWP. A man from Wilkes-Barre charged for his alleged role in a shooting at a gasoline service station in August was arraigned Tuesday.
Wilkes-Barre Township police release pictures of attempted store break-in
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Township police Tuesday released surveillance pictures of two suspects who attempted to smash their way inside a Verizon Wireless store last month.
Police: Argument about stolen drugs led to woman’s arrest
KINGSTON A woman from Mountain Top was arrested after police allegedly found a quantity of methamphetamine and other contraband inside a pickup truck Monday night.
Death of Wyoming woman ruled accidental
An autopsy on the body of a Wyoming Borough woman found after she was reported missing revealed she died from hypothermia, according to state police at Wyoming.
Market Street Bridge to reopen after flood barriers removed
Crews earlier Monday began removing flood panels from the Market Street Bridge, which was closed for 12 days due to concerns with the Susquehanna River.
Bruce D. Brandler appointed acting U.S. Attorney for Pa. Middle District
HARRISBURG The U.S. Attorney s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Monday that Bruce D. Brandler has been appointed Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
Police: Intoxicated man poured gasoline outside neighbor’s home
PITTSTON An intoxicated man was arrested after city police allege he attempted to ignite gasoline he poured outside a neighbor s home New Year s Eve.
Look Back: Trolley accident with train injured 40 people in 1913
A Lehigh Valley train consisting of 15 empty coal gondolas being moved in the train yard crashed into a Wilkes-Barre Railway Co. street trolley on its way to Ashley on Jan. 20, 1913.
Appellate court upholds Wilkes-Barre man’s sentence on child pornography
A man who was arrested on child pornography charges while living at a residence of a Rice Township supervisor will remain in state prison.
Police: Man armed with firearm entered wrong house yelling woman’s name
WILKES-BARRE City police say an unidentified man armed with a firearm entered a Wyoming Street residence yelling a woman s name only to be told he had the wrong house.
Wilkes-Barre Township police believe they identified ‘Little Bandit’s’ get-away vehicle
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Township police believe the Little Bandit drives a Chevrolet.
Fire chief praises quick firefighter response, sprinkler at Sherman Hills blaze
WILKES-BARRE A fire at a large occupied apartment high rise at Sherman Hills could have been much worse if it weren t for a rapid response by city firefighters and a single sprinkler head, Fire Chie
Will Wright Township supervisors retain police chief?
WRIGHT TWP. Support for Police Chief Royce Engler is growing ahead of a township supervisor meeting scheduled for early Wednesday evening.
Wilkes-Barre Township police seeking ‘Little Bandit’
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Township police are seeking the public s help to identify a man they call the Little Bandit after a robbery at Little Caesars and an attempted heist at another restaurant.
Police: West Pittston man used samurai sword to assault roommate
WEST PITTSTON Borough police arrested Angelo Gerald Randazzo, 35, on charges he assaulted a roommate with a samurai sword Saturday.
Court records: Homicide suspect admitted to killing autistic woman
A man who moved between Michigan and Pennsylvania was charged Sunday in the brutal killing of an autistic woman from Bloomsburg attempted to take his own life when confronted walking on railroad track