Wilkes-Barre police search for vehicle tied to possible crime scene
Police seek pickup truck driver who may have witnessed Wilkes-Barre disturbance Wilkes-Barre, PA – Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver or passengers of a silver pickup truck…
Overnight shooting riddles car with bullets in Wilkes-Barre
Gunfire shatters parked car in Wilkes-Barre overnight shooting WILKES-BARRE, PA – A 33-year-old man awoke Saturday to find his vehicle riddled with bullet holes outside a residence on North River Street, prompting…
Victim found bleeding outside apartment in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A man was hospitalized after an early morning assault outside a North Washington Street apartment Friday that left visible signs of a violent struggle. At approximately 5:30 a.m. on…
Bronx man accused of window break-in and assault in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A Bronx man is facing charges after police say he unlawfully entered a Carlisle Street home through a first-floor window late Sunday night and assaulted a 27-year-old woman inside.…
Traffic stop in Wilkes-Barre nabs fugitive wanted in New Jersey
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A routine traffic stop in the area of Academy and South Main Streets on August 9 led to the arrest of a man wanted in New Jersey on serious…
Woman killed in early morning stabbing on Hazle Street in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – In the early hours of Saturday morning, a 30-year-old woman was fatally wounded in the neck during an incident on Hazle Street. Police were called to the 190 block…
Michael Scott arrested for attacking woman in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – It happened early Thursday morning when officers were called to a Madison Street residence after a woman reported being attacked during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred around 2:05…
Wilkes-Barre man arrested after alleged assault and threats to shoot woman and her family
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday evening after allegedly assaulting a woman during a fight over her cell phone and threatening to kill her and her family, according to…
Masked group assaults teen employees at Wilkes-Barre restaurant, police say
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A group of six masked individuals attacked two teenage employees inside a restaurant on Barney Street Wednesday night, according to Wilkes-Barre City Police. Officers responded to the business at…
White van swiped from Wilkes-Barre lot over holiday weekend
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 49-year-old man reported his vehicle stolen Tuesday evening after discovering it was missing from a Stanton Street parking lot, according to a report filed at City Headquarters. The…
Wilkes-Barre man bashed with porch chair, robbed of phone and cash
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 47-year-old man was hospitalized early Tuesday after being attacked and robbed by a group of males while walking near Carey Avenue and Academy Street, according to Wilkes-Barre police.…
Bullet-riddled cars discovered in Wilkes-Barre street shooting
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are investigating after multiple vehicles were hit by gunfire overnight on North Hancock Street, authorities said Friday. Officers responded to the scene around 12:13 p.m. on July 4…
Wild scooter suspect dodges Wilkes-Barre police in multiple escapes
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate a man accused of repeatedly fleeing officers on a scooter, endangering public safety throughout the city. According to…
Fugitive tries to fool Wilkes-Barre cops with fake name, fails
Wilkes-Barre, PA — A Dickson City man with an active U.S. Marshals Service warrant was arrested Tuesday morning after officers say he tried to lie about his identity during a traffic stop.…
Wilkes-Barre man found with paraphernalia during arrest
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A man was taken into custody late Wednesday night after officers discovered he had an outstanding warrant and was carrying drug paraphernalia. At approximately 11:48 p.m., officers patrolling the…
Gunman opens fire in Wilkes-Barre street and vanishes
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Gunshots rang out Sunday afternoon near 32 Irving Place after a suspect reportedly fired a handgun at a moving vehicle before fleeing the area. Officers responded to the scene…
Wilkes-Barre man says ex stabbed him before—and almost again
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A verbal argument over loud music escalated into a knife threat early Saturday morning, leading to the arrest of a 38-year-old woman in Wilkes-Barre. Just after 1 a.m., officers…
Wilkes-Barre police investigate robbery after man assaulted, bike stolen
WILKES-BARRE, PA — City police are investigating a robbery that occurred early Friday morning after a man was assaulted and had his bicycle stolen by three unidentified suspects. Officers were dispatched around…
Wilkes-Barre cops warn public not to harbor missing teen
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is actively searching for 16-year-old Angelina Prowitt Rodriguez, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. Rodriguez was last seen near the intersection…
Teen throws fists over smokes in Wilkes-Barre brawl
WILKES-BARRE, PA — An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon after allegedly punching a 69-year-old man in the face during a domestic dispute on West Ross Street. The altercation occurred at approximately…
Wilkes-Barre man arrested for indecent exposure in restaurant
Wilkes-Barre man arrested for indecent exposure in restaurant WILKES-BARRE, PA -- Police responded to a report of a naked man inside a restroom at 150 East Northampton Street on April 30th at…
Man arrested after laundry hamper assault in Wilkes-Barre domestic dispute
Assault incident on Hutson Street leads to arrest WILKES-BARRE, PA — On April 30, 2025, at 5:41 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Hutson Street following reports of a domestic…
Broomstick bandits rob man in Wilkes-Barre bathroom
Robbery on South Main Street: Suspects Flee with Cash WILKES-BARRE, PA—A robbery occurred on May 1 on South Main Street, prompting officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department to take action. At…
Wilkes-Barre man arrested after rooftop standoff in domestic assault case
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 47-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning following a domestic assault on Chapel Street that escalated into a rooftop standoff, Wilkes-Barre City Police said. Officers were dispatched to…
Kawasaki swiped in Wilkes-Barre: Police investigate motorcycle theft on West Beatty Street
WILKES-BARRE, PA — City police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle that was reported stolen from outside a residence on West Beatty Street earlier this week. According to the Wilkes-Barre City…
Wilkes-Barre woman reports fraudulent utility accounts opened in her name
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 51-year-old city resident has reported being the victim of identity fraud after discovering that multiple utility accounts were opened using her personal information. Key Points Victim alerts police…
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