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Chase ends in DUI charges in Hazleton
HAZLETON A man arrested after leading state police on a pursuit through Hazleton early Monday morning was found to be driving under the influence, according to the criminal complaint filed after the
Wilkes-Barre Twp. man assaulted and strangled woman, police say
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Christopher Fink struck and strangled a woman early Monday after an argument about he felt disrespected by her, police said.
Reward offered for man charged with sexually assaulting girl rescued by Plains Township police
SCRANTON A reward up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the capture of John Vincent Watson, 45, charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl he kept captive for four days.
Police investigating report of shots fired in Wilkes-Barre shopping plaza
WILKES-BARRE One person suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in a shooting that involved two crime scenes on South Main Street late Friday morning.
Spudis’ capital homicide trial continued
WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County Judge Tina Polachek Gartley continued the death penalty trial of Anthony Spudis for at least a month.
Suspect in South Wilkes-Barre homicide waives hearing
WILKES-BARRE One of two men charged in the killing of Judith C. Comisky in September waived his right to a preliminary hearing before District Judge Rick Cronauer Thursday morning.
Man arraigned in connection with sexual assault in Wilkes U. dorm
WILKES-BARRE A Tobyhanna man was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in connection with an alleged sexual assault at a Wilkes University residence hall earlier this month.
Ex-boyfriend charged with stalking, assaulting woman
WARRIOR RUN For the second time this month, Hanover Township police arrested Glenn Lloyd Davis on allegations he strangled his ex-girlfriend.
Ashley police: Porch pirate waves at camera
ASHLEY Borough police is investigating a theft of a package by a man who they say waved at a surveillance camera during the offense early Tuesday morning.
Suspect in animal cruelty case found dead on I-81
BUTLER TWP. A Hazleton man released from the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on Friday after posting bail on animal cruelty charges was killed hours later when struck by a vehicle on Interstate
Judge sets trial for Plymouth man accused with killing wife
WILKES-BARRE A Plymouth man accused of bludgeoning his wife to death with a fireplace poker will face a jury trial in Luzerne County Court next year.
Suspect pleads guilty to hit-and-run resulting in woman losing a leg
WILKES-BARRE A New York City man who city police said was responsible for a woman losing her leg in a hit-and-run crash pleaded guilty to related charges Monday.
Pittston man charged with initiating pursuit
WILKES-BARRE A Pittston man was charged over the weekend with initiating a pursuit with state police at Wilkes-Barre.
Kingston man charged in Giants Despair fatal crash
LAUREL RUN A Kingston man was charged with vehicular homicide in a fatal crash involving a concrete mixer on East Northampton Street earlier this year.
Police: NJ men used WB address in attempt to scam woman, 93
WILKES-BARRE Police arrested two New Jersey men on theft charges relating to scamming the elderly after they were caught in a sting involving the U.S. Postal Service on Friday.
Wilkes-Barre police arrest man after stabbing
WILKES-BARRE City police arrested Alfred Pennino, 39, after they say he stabbed another man near Public Square on Thursday.
Judge vows COVID safety as Spudis death penalty trial nears
WILKES-BARRE There have been jury trials at the Luzerne County Courthouse during the coronavirus pandemic, with several ending after a few days while two recent homicide trials were resolved within
Both sides seek hearing over disputed cell phone
WILKES-BARRE An attorney for homicide suspect Dazon Wykie Turner and prosecutors are requesting Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas decide how a cell phone should be handled.
Man arrested on child sex offenses: ‘I’m a sick (expletive)’
WILKES-BARRE Detectives with city police and the Luzerne County district attorney s office arrested a man they say sexually assaulted a girl for years.
Woman sentenced for possessing items stolen by two men from grandparents home
WILKES-BARRE The last of a trio charged by state police at Shickshinny related to the theft of valuable Boy Scout patches and other priceless materials, including Confederate money and gold bars, wa