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…
Man Stole 51 Cartons of Cigarettes at Wilkes-Barre Gas Station
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre Police Department has announced the arrest of Harry Gordon, with no known address for burglary after setting off the security alarm at a local Citgo gas station…
Wilkes-Barre Police Officer Shot, Suspect Arrested
WILKES-BARRE, PA -Police in Wilkes-Barre have announced that they arrested a New York City man for the shooting of a police officer on Sunday. Police arrested Jayquan Jordan for a shooting that…
Drunken Wilkes-Barre Man Called Police to Say He Wanted to Kill His Wife
WILKES-BARRE, PA – On Tuesday, a Wilkes-Barre man, Terrance Winstead, called police to advise officers that he wanted to shoot his wife. A short time later, he called 911 again and told…
Two Arrested For Friday Shooting in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A fight between two groups of males on Huges Street turned into a shots fired investigation for police and two people have been arrested. On Friday, Wilkes-Barre Police responded…
Wilkes-Barre Teens Fled Police While Driving Stolen Car
WILKES-BARRE, PA – One juvenile was arrested and several others fled the scene after being caught by police joyriding in a stolen car. On Tuesday, at approximately 8:53 am, police were dispatched…
Wilkes-Barre Man Charged After Menacing Neighbors with Guns
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Police in Wilkes-Barre today reported that at 5:12 pm on Sunday, a man was waving a gun and rifle at people in the area of 46 Barney Street. Police…
Wilkes-Barre Moving Company Owner Pleads Guilty To Failing To Pay Required Federal Payroll Taxes
SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jason T. Cawley, age 44, owner of J Cawley Moving, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on June…
Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced To 164 Months’ Imprisonment For Fentanyl Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that David Torres, age 33, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on May 26, 2022, to 164 months’ imprisonment…
Two Wilkes-Barre Men Sentenced For Drug Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced Duwayne Brown, age 41, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to 33…
Wilkes-Barre Police Searching for Hit and Run Suspects
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a pair of hit and run suspects. The man and woman were involved in a hit and run incident…
U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Wilkes-Barre Shooting Suspect in Raleigh, NC
Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Syncire Nickens, a 20- year-old Wilkes-Barre man.On March 8, 2022, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department investigated an incident…
Wilkes-Barre Men Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced James Garris, Jr., age 52, to 14 years’…
Wilkes-Barre Man Sentenced To 11 Years’ Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that James Hughes, age 33, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on March 7, 2022, to 132 months’ imprisonment…
U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests New Jersey Homicide Suspect in Wilkes-Barre
Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Michael Rogers – a 23-year-old male from Elizabeth, New Jersey. On April 26, 2021, the Elizabeth Police Department responded…
U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Wilkes-Barre Stabbing Suspect in Maryland
Scranton, PA – Today, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Tyquan J. Smith, a 28-year-old man with past addresses in Wilkes-Barre and Brooklyn, New York. On March 10,…
Wilkes-Barre bowling alley brawl ends with one person shot
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A fight that started at the Chakos Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre ended with gunshots, police here say. On Wednesday, the Wilkes-Barre Police responded to the area of Chakos…