Dunmore School Threat Case Moved to Juvenile Court
The two Dunmore High School students charged for plotting a Columbine-like attack on their school have been moved to juvenile court. Originally, 16 year old Zavier Lewis and 16 year old Alyssa Kucharski were being charged as adults, but on Thursday, both cases were moved to juvenile courts.
Read MoreKane Case Moves Forward
A preliminary hearing was held Thursday for the former Pennsylvania attorney general who faces charges related to a crash in Scranton.. The judge yesterday, ruled that Kathleen Kane’s DUI case will move forward.
Read MoreLuzerne County Man Tries to Avoid Arrest By Wetting His Pants
State Police in Luzerne County say they arrested a man who had an active warrant out, but not until after he tried to avoid arrest by peeing on himself. 33 year old Jeremy Bartz of Plymouth, began to urinate in his pants while sitting in the patrol car. Officers told him to go use the […]
Read More19 Year Old in Lackawanna County Charged with Sex Assault
A Lackawanna County teenager has been charged with statutory sexual assault. Scranton Police learned from a parent of a 14-year-old girl, who told them her daughter had a sexual relationship with 19-year-old, John Olmo-Reyes. Olmo-Reyes was taken into custody yesterday, when he admitted to having sex with the 14-year-old.
Read MoreForty Fort Woman Sought By Police
A woman is wanted by Forty Fort Police for theft and burglary. 36 year old Ala Marie Jacobson is accused of stealing items from a home and a landscaping business. Jacobson is described as a white woman, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and approximately 210 pounds. If you know anything about her, call Forty Fort […]
Read MoreDeath on the Casey Highway
A deadly crash on the Casey Highway early this morning in Lackawanna County. Police say it happened just after midnight in the eastbound lanes between the Jermyn/Mayfield and Meredith Street/Carbondale exits. The crash reportedly involved two vehicles, and state police say one person was killed.
Read MoreWoman Jailed for Digging Up Dead Boyfriend’s Ashes
In Schuylkill County, a woman is headed behind bars for at least six months for digging up her dead boyfriend’s ashes. Nicole Chester lives in Frackville. She pleaded guilty to theft and institutional vandalism following her arrest after investigators say she dug up the urn holding Kevin Mentusky’s ashes in 2020 because she felt it […]
Read MoreScranton Sex Offender Arrested in Bear Creek
In Luzerne County, a man who was already considered a violent sexual offender has been arrested again after he failed to register his new address. Police say 52 year old Stephen Juice of Scranton, was living in an RV near a children’s camp in Bear Creek. He is now behind bars in Luzerne County on […]
Read MoreRabid Cat in Luzerne County
In Wilkes-Barre, a rabid cat was found earlier this week… on Tuesday… near the area of Crescent Avenue. Officials say anyone with a bite or other exposure to the animal should call the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department. They also say anyone with a pet that’s been recently injured in that area should contact their veterinarian.
Read MoreWilkes Barre Stabbing
Police in Wilkes-Barre arrested a man after another man was stabbed in the area of Academy Street and Edison Street. Razhem Smith was said to have been shirtless, trying to stab people there when police arrived. Witnesses say Smith had been drinking and doing drugs. He’s now in the Luzerne County Prison.
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