Child Endangerment in Scranton
A Scranton couple was arrested after police say they locked children in a dog cage, denied them showers, and fed them out of pails. 52-year-old Roberta Shay and 40-year-old Christopher Finkler are each now charged with child endangerment.
Read MorePPL Apology
A major electric supplier here in Pennsylvania apologized to customers on Tuesday, saying they fell short of their own standards in billing and customer response. PPL says customers ‘deserve better.’ PPL will waive all late fees for January and February, and won’t shut off power because of late payment for any residential or small business […]
Read MoreScranton Woman Hit By Car
A woman was hit by a car in Scranton Tuesday evening. It happened around 5:45pm at the intersection of Linden Street and Wyoming Avenue. Police say the driver of the vehicle remained on scene. The woman was reportedly not seriously injured.
Read MoreWilkes Barre Shooting
A man was shot just before midnight last night in Wilkes-Barre. Police say 22-year-old Elijah Rivera was shot on Coal and Meade streets after some sort of dispute. He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. No word yet of any arrests.
Read MoreLong Dormant Carbondale Hotel Being Razed
The demolition of a 100-year-old hotel in Carbondale is now underway, taking with it a piece of the city’s history. The former Hotel Chellino is coming down so that a closed bridge can be replaced. The hotel was built back in 1913. It’s been vacant for years, and it is now coming down piece by […]
Read MoreTraffic Stop Yields Drug Bust
State Police arrested a Wilkes Barre man after they found cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop. 22-year-old Carlos Morales-Vargas also had packaging materials, and about $13,500 in cash in his car when he was pulled over in Susquehanna County. He’s now behind bars, with bail set at $250,000.
Read MoreSearch on for Lowes Thief
Wilkes Barre Township Police are on the hunt for a man who was caught on video surveillance cutting a fence and breaking into Lowe’s, then making off with more than $2,300 worth of items, including eight Frigidaire microwaves. Police say he loaded all the microwaves into a silver van and then took off.
Read MorePlymouth Man Jailed After Bizarre Attacks
In Luzerne County, a man was arrested after police in Plymouth say he strangled his mother and then spit on officers. 43 year old Frank Shoppel also hit one officer in the face and shoulder as he was being taken into custody. He’s now in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on a $10,000 bail.
Read MoreMore Thefts at Luzerne County Walmart
7 people have been arrested for stealing from a Walmart in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Items taken include household goods, clothing, and even Chapstick. At least one of those arrested, was also charged with public intoxication.
Read MoreArchbald Woman Sought on Laundry List of Felony Warrants
In Lackawanna County, State police are searching for a woman they say is a suspected dealer of meth and heroin after a search warrant was executed at a house in Archbald. 32-year-old Megan Poremba is facing charges including possession with intent to deliver meth. Investigators say Poremba has a long list of active felony warrants […]
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