Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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The blue lights of a police car, set upon a blue sky background.

WILKES-BARRE, PA – A domestic dispute incident in Wilkes-Barre led to the arrest of a 29-year-old defendant. The incident occurred on March 6, at 2:10 a.m. on Lloyds Lane.

Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a report at a residence on Lloyds Lane. Upon their arrival, officers contacted a 35-year-old male victim.

The victim reported an altercation with Normedis Arevalo, the defendant, who allegedly threw furniture, striking him in the back. Additionally, Arevalo reportedly scratched the victim’s neck and placed her hands around his neck.

Subsequently, the defendant was taken into custody and transported to City Headquarters. Arevalo is to face processing and arraignment for the incident.