Warrant arrest leads to drug seizure in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre man arrested on warrant after police find suspected narcotics Wilkes-Barre, PA – A 46-year-old man was taken into custody Monday morning after police said they discovered suspected narcotics on him while…
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…
Cash 5 With Quick Cash $250K Ticket Sold In Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA – On March 20th, a jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold. The winning ticket matched all five balls drawn for $250,000 less withholding. The winning ticket…
Man arrested for grabbing children, exposing himself in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA – Police in Wilkes-Barre have made an arrest in an indecent exposure incident. On Saturday, police arrested Dominic Spruell for indecent exposure and other charges after responding to a report…
Man sought by Wilkes-Barre police for public lewdness incident
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Barre are searching for a man wanted for an alleged public lewdness incident within the city. According to police, Michael C Nixon is wanted by the Wilkes…
Woman struck by hit-and-run driver in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Barre are asking the public for assistance with identifying a vehicle involved in a hit and run last Thursday. On Thursday, February 2nd at around 3:45 AM,…
Police in Wilkes-Barre warn of credit card skimmer at Bravo Supermarket
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Barre are alerting customers and residents at the Bravo Supermarket on Main Street about a credit card skimmer device found at the store. The device scanned and…
One dead in Wilkes-Barre shooting
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police have reported that a male victim was shot and killed overnight in Wilkes-Barre. Police responded to the area of Coal Street and Meade Street just before midnight on…
Pregnant woman reported missing since Thursday in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Barre have issued an alert for a pregnant woman who has been reported missing by her family since Thursday. Amy Gregory was reported last seen Thursday December…
Police find dead dog wrapped in plastic in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Bare are investigating the death of a dog found wrapped in plastic in the area of New Frederick Street and Stanton Street. Police found the dog’s remains…
Wilkes-Barre fight escalates to double stabbing
A fight between two men in the area of South Main Street on Friday in Wilkes-Barre ended with both men being sent to the hospital with stab wounds. The Wilkes-Barre Police Department…
Wilkes-Barre Moving Company Owner Sentenced For Failing To Pay Required Federal Payroll Taxes
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Jason T. Cawley, age 44, owner of J. Cawley Moving, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on…