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Man Arrested on Public Intoxication and Active Warrant in Wilkes-Barre

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Man Arrested on Public Intoxication and Active Warrant in Wilkes-Barre

**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – A warrant arrest for public intoxication occurred at 0016 hours on Friday at East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre. The defendant involved was identified as Kyle Wilson, 39, from Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Police responded to a call about an unresponsive male at 77 East Market Street. Officers found Wilson lying on the ground under the influence of alcohol to a degree dangerous to himself.

Further investigation revealed an active arrest warrant for Wilson issued by the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson was subsequently taken into police custody and transported to City Headquarters.

Following his arrest, Wilson was taken to Luzerne County Correctional Facility (LCCF).

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Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to Assault Incident

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Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to Assault Incident

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department reported an assault incident that took place on Wednesday. Officers responded to a domestic dispute at Reno Court at 8:13 p.m.

The incident involved defendant Hailey Ford, 23, from Wilkes-Barre Township, and a 23-year-old male victim from Wilkes-Barre. The victim told officers that a verbal altercation with Ford resulted in him being punched in the face with a closed fist.

Upon inspection, officers confirmed the victim had injuries consistent with his account of the event. Following this, Ford was detained and transported to City Headquarters for further processing and arraignment.

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Phone swiped from front porch in Wilkes-Barre

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Theft Reported on South Hancock Street

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Authorities responded to a theft incident on South Hancock Street, Wednesday at 4:50 PM, involving the unlawful taking of a Samsung Galaxy phone.

The 29-year-old female victim had ordered the phone from Wal-Mart. She found it missing upon attempting to retrieve the package.

Police officers were dispatched to the scene to address the theft report. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

This incident has been documented under IRC Number 240240935. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is handling the case.

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Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre

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Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Officers responded to a theft of a motor vehicle on South River Street on Friday at 8:33 AM. The victim, a 24-year-old male, reported the incident to the authorities.

According to the victim, an unknown individual unlawfully took the vehicle overnight. The stolen car is a silver 2015 KIA Optima with Pennsylvania registration MJJ-6278.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has acknowledged the theft and is continuing the investigation. They urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the recovery of the vehicle.

The incident reference number for this case is 240242106. The investigation remains active as police work to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible.

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Woman’s car window shattered in Wilkes-Barre drive-by pellet shooting

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Incident of Reckless Endangerment on Carey Avenue

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – Police responded to a report of reckless endangerment and criminal mischief in Wilkes-Barre on November 5th at 10:15 PM.

The incident occurred near Carey Avenue and Walnut Street. Officers were dispatched after receiving a report from a 23-year-old female victim.

According to the victim, while she was driving on Carey Avenue, her vehicle was struck by what appeared to be either a pellet or a BB. This caused damage to the passenger side window of her car.

The investigation into the incident is currently ongoing. The police are gathering further information to identify those responsible.

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Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On Monday, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a hospital report of an assault victim in the emergency room.

The incident, recorded under IRC number 240228672, occurred on October 21st at 9:26 PM, at North River Street. The individuals involved were the 33-year-old defendant, Malcolm Perry from Wilkes-Barre, and a 32-year-old female victim also from Wilkes-Barre.

According to police, the altercation began when the victim and Perry were at a Sheetz location. The situation escalated in the victim’s vehicle, where Perry allegedly damaged the car’s rearview mirror and struck the victim multiple times while driving through Wilkes-Barre.

The victim managed to drop Perry off at his residence before seeking medical attention at the hospital. After receiving treatment for her injuries, the police took Perry into custody, and he was later taken to City Headquarters for arraignment.

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Disturbance at Business Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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Incident in Wilkes-Barre Leads to Arrest

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – On October 22nd at 7:13 PM, officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a situation of disorderly conduct at 295 South Main Street. The incident involved a female suspect identified as Isbrionna Bradley, age 27.

The police were called to the scene after reports of Bradley causing a disturbance within a business. Store personnel indicated that she was harassing customers, throwing items off shelves, and breaking a candle before leaving the premises.

After exiting the store, Bradley climbed into a dumpster behind the business. When officers attempted to engage with her, she refused to exit the dumpster or provide identification.

Bradley was subsequently taken into custody by the officers. She was then transported to City Headquarters for arraignment.

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Police Make Arrest in Wilkes-Barre Assault

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Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – An assault was reported in Wilkes-Barre on October 17th, involving 45-year-old Alex Vigo from Hanover Township and a 39-year-old victim from Wilkes-Barre.

The incident occurred at South Main Street at 12:55 PM. Officers arrived after being dispatched to the South Main Plaza, where they contacted the victim.

According to the victim, Vigo approached her, stated a threatening remark, and tried to hit her with a collapsible baton. She protected herself by blocking the assault with her arm, and Vigo then fled the scene.

The victim informed officers that Vigo was a former roommate whom she had evicted. Vigo was subsequently found and taken into custody near 15 South Main Street, transported to City Headquarters for processing, and held for arraignment.

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Man Arrested for Public Intoxication in Wilkes-Barre

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Man Arrested for Public Intoxication in Wilkes-Barre

**Wilkes-Barre, PA** – A public intoxication incident occurred on Wednesday at 3:52 PM, according to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. Officers responded to reports of an intoxicated man at the intersection of South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard and East Northampton Street.

Police identified the individual as Santiago Cardona Nava, aged 42, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, officers observed that Nava was heavily under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

Nava was determined to be a danger to himself due to his intoxicated state. Authorities took him into custody and issued a citation for public intoxication.

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