Burglar

Wilkes-Barre woman finds burglar sitting in her bathtub, suspect flees

Burglary Incident on South Meade Street Investigated

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Police officers responded to a burglary report on South Meade Street on March 14th, 2025, at 5:22 AM. A suspect was found inside the residence.

According to the details provided, the victim, a 41-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre, reported that she found a light illuminating her bathtub. Upon pulling back the shower curtain, she discovered the suspect seated inside.

The suspect, described as a black male with an unknown age, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighing 200 pounds, fled the scene. While leaving, he yelled, “don’t call the Police,” before exiting through the rear door.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident.

Yonkers Burglar Sentenced to Nine Years for Failing to Appear in Court

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Burglar Sentenced to Nine Years for Failing to Appear in Court

**Goshen, NY** – Oscar Castillo, a Yonkers resident, was sentenced to nine years in prison on Monday following his guilty plea to second-degree burglary in Orange County Court last year. After pleading guilty in February 2023, Castillo did not return for sentencing, leading to a warrant for his arrest.

In court documents, it was revealed that Castillo was involved in a burglary on November 18, 2017, at a house on Cardinal Drive in Washingtonville. Two men broke into the house, confronted by the homeowner, who reported that they were masked, armed with a shotgun, and impersonated FBI agents. A physical altercation ensued, resulting in the homeowner’s injury.

Washingtonville Police, with the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center, conducted a crime scene analysis where DNA evidence matched Castillo. Castillo was apprehended on July 2, 2021, in Westchester County, with the help of New York State Parole.

District Attorney David M. Hoovler expressed gratitude to the Washingtonville Police and other involved agencies for their collaborative efforts. The case against Castillo is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Peter Fernandez and