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…
Victim Injured in Domestic Dispute in Wilkes-Barre, Suspect arrested.
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A domestic dispute at 151 Dana Street in Wilkes-Barre City took a serious turn on a recent day. The altercation involved assault, aggravated assault, and harassment, leading to the arrest…
Theft of Pennsylvania Registration Reported in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – On Friday, April 21st, at 9:41 p.m., the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department received a report of theft by unlawful taking at 63 Hanover Street in Wilkes-Barre City. The victim,…
Scranton Man Charged for Public Intoxication in Wilkes-Barre
On Thursday, officers from Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a report of a domestic dispute at 102 Old River Road. The incident, logged as a case of public drunkenness under the…
Wilkes-Barre Man Faces Federal Charges for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession
SCRANTON, PA – Ras Dalmar Johnson, a 27-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of drug trafficking and firearms violations, as announced by the…
13-Year-Old Arrested for Deadly Shooting in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday, as Wilkes-Barre Police discovered an unresponsive woman with injuries at 23 South Sherman Street at 12:33 PM. A comprehensive investigation was launched, engaging…
Two Bodies Found by Police in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Luzerne County officials have provided an update on the ongoing investigation into a series of unsettling discoveries in Wilkes-Barre. The body found in a wooded area behind the Host…
Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Multi-State Bank Robberies
SCRANTON, PA – The Middle District of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 30-year-old Damen Drakeford of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in…
Juvenile Girl Injured in Shooting Incident in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A juvenile female was injured in a suspected shooting early Monday morning at a residence on Maffett Street in Wilkes-Barre. At approximately 3:10 a.m. on February 12, police responded…
Wilkes-Barre Police Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 23-Year-Old Man
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has issued an urgent appeal for public assistance in locating 23-year-old Max Liebetrau. Described as 6’4″ tall, weighing 180 pounds, with blonde hair and…
Expansion of Wilkes-Barre City Police Canine Unit Announced
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department celebrated a significant expansion of its Canine Unit, thanks to a $15,000 grant from MotorWorld Toyota, part of MileOne AutoGroup. This donation, announced on…
Wilkes-Barre Police Request Public Help to Identify ATV Riders
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is asking for public assistance in identifying suspects involved in illegal ATV riding on city streets. The incident in question occurred on July 8,…
Wilkes-Barre Men Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Antoine Montgomery, 34, and Jamal Jenkins, 35, both of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, were indicted on November 21, 2023,…
13-Year-Old Dead in Wilkes-Barre Shooting
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A juvenile-involved shooting death occurred in the Midland Court area, as reported by the Wilkes-Barre Police on Tuesday. Today, police confirmed the death of a 13-year-old boy in an…
Police Investigating Death of Juvenile in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A juvenile was pronounced deceased following an incident in the Midland Court area of Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes-Barre Police responded to a call on November 13, 2023. Upon arrival, they found…
Teen Missing in Wilkes-Barre Suspected to be In Lehigh Valley Area
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Alyssia Matias, a 16-year-old juvenile female, has been reported missing and was last seen on October 28 at approximately 8:46 p.m. Matias stands at 5’3″ and weighs approximately 160…
Missing Teen,16, Last Seen in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA — Tyron Phanelson, a 16-year-old, is missing and was last seen at approximately 3:30 p.m. on October 24, 2023. He was last spotted in the area of 125 N Sherman…
Wilkes-Barre Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 13-Year-Old
The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Nicole Longfoot-Ford, aged 13. According to an alert released through the department’s Facebook page, Longfoot-Ford was last…
Wilkes-Barre Police Release Photo of Driver Wanted After Evading Police
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Local officers are asking to the public for assistance in identifying a male suspect who evaded capture after a high-speed chase resulted in a vehicle crash. The suspect managed…
Two Sought in Wilkes-Barre Bike, Newport Cigarette Theft
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre Police are investigating a burglary committed by two white males, possibly bald. One suspect was seen riding a mountain bike, and the other was on a BMX-style…
Wilkes-Barre Police Say Dog Found Two Weeks Ago still Unclaimed
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a dog found in the area of Coal Street and Wilkes-Barre Blvd. on…
Wilkes-Barre police seeking to identify ATV suspects
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted for fleeing police after being caught riding offroad vehicles illegally on city streets. On Saturday,…
Man Arrested for Fleeing Police in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – On Sunday, Wilkes-Barre police arrested a suspect on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and recklessly endangering another person in the vicinity of Market Street,…
One shot in Wilkes-Barre apartment complex
WILKES-BARRE, PA – On Saturday, Wilkes-Barre City Police officers were dispatched to the Sherman Hills apartment complex to investigate a male gunshot victim. The initial investigation reveals that the incident involved two…
Fatal Shooting at Aqua Lounge in Wilkes-Barre, PA Under Investigation
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A fatal shooting occurred yesterday at the Aqua Lounge on 369 S Main Street, leaving one man dead. According to the initial investigation, the incident began as a disturbance…
Shooting outside Wilkes-Barre club leaves one dead
WILKES-BARRE, PA – One man died after a shooting outside the Aqua Lounge along South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police officers responded to the scene…
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