WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings are under investigation in Wilkes-Barre City. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Wednesday afternoon and early Thursday morning, two shooting incidents were reported. On Wednesday around 2:00 p.m., officers were called to the area of South Franklin Street and Ingham Street for a report of gunshots []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, officers are investigating reported gunfire. Police say on Wednesday, April 24 around 8:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Poplar Street for a reported vehicle vehicle stuck by gunfire. According to investigators, the victim called police Thursday morning stating, that []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Veteran entrepreneurs were honored on Monday in Wilkes-Barre. Three people received the Veterans Recognition Luncheon Honor Award for their entrepreneurial endeavors post-service at the Holiday Inn in Wilkes-Barre. Attendees enjoyed a nice meal while honoring those who have served our country. The luncheon was a time to come together to []
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is hospitalized after he was rescued from a Wilkes-Barre creek Tuesday evening. Officials tell 28/22 News Wilkes-Barre City authorities were called to the 800 block of South Main Street to rescue a man from Solomon Creek. Wilkes-Barre City Fire Department Chief Mike Bilski says authorities were called at []
“This is an isolated incident, there is no threat to public safety,” the district attorney’s office wrote in a press release Saturday.
An investigation into a series of attempted carjackings in Scarborough last week has led to the arrest of four teenagers, Toronto police say. According to police, the first incident occurred on April 19 at around 7 p.m. in the area of Finch Avenue East and Warden Avenue. Police said a driver was entering their vehicle when a masked male suspect approached and grabbed the victim’s keys. The suspect, police said, entered the victim’s vehicle as the two continued to struggle. The suspect...
Police have opened an unattended death investigation after human remains were found on a property in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is keeping wellness front and center in Wilkes-Barre. The civil rights organization hosted an open walk-up clinic and wellness fair on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. Visitors were able to get a medical consultation and advice from doctors, nurses, []
The Honolulu Police Department is cracking down on those illegally trespassing on private property to reach the Haiku Stairs, the increased enforcement has led to at least five arrests.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A father and son were arrested after allegedly interfering with an investigation in Brownsville, authorities announced. Rolando Yanez, 43, and his son Rolando Yanez Jr., 19, were arrested on multiple charges stemming from an incident on Sunday morning. At 5 a.m. Sunday, deputies with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office responded to []
Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio – On April 23, 2024, the Chillicothe Police Department conducted a search warrant at 432 W Lillie Street, following an investigation into alleged drug trafficking activities. Detective Adam Steele initiated the investigation earlier in April after receiving information regarding drug trafficking at the residence. On April 23rd, Detective Steele obtained a […]
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honorary officials for the day! On Friday, three students from the Graham Academy, a school providing education for students with autism and emotional challenges, got to serve as honorary officials in the City of Wilkes-Barre. Three students, Hunter, Michael, and Dallas, were honored at city hall they had the chance []