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…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault in Michigan
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man wanted for sexual assault in Michigan was apprehended by Wilkes-Barre police officers during a routine patrol on August 24, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 12:58 p.m.…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man on Warrant, Find Suspected Narcotics
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A routine patrol led to the arrest of a man with an outstanding warrant, who was also found to be in possession of suspected narcotics, according to the Wilkes-Barre…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Woman on Assault and Terroristic Threats Charges
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An 18-year-old woman was arrested early on August 24, 2024, after allegedly attempting to stab a man during a domestic dispute in an apartment on North Empire Court. The…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Woman on Terroristic Threats Charge
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A woman was arrested on Monday afternoon after allegedly making terroristic threats during a confrontation at 205 South Washington Street. The incident occurred on August 19, 2024, at approximately…
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested After Assault on Kidder Street, Apprehended Following Foot Pursuit
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., — A 23-year-old Wilkes-Barre man was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly assaulting a woman on Kidder Street and attempting to flee from police. The incident occurred on August 18, 2024,…
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested on Warrant, Charged with Possession of Prohibited Offensive Weapon
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., — A Wilkes-Barre man was arrested Saturday evening following a landlord-tenant dispute in which he allegedly brandished a Taser. The incident occurred on August 17, 2024, at approximately 7:18 p.m.…
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested for Assault, Terroristic Threats in Domestic Dispute
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., — A Wilkes-Barre man is facing charges of assault and making terroristic threats following a domestic dispute late Saturday night. The incident occurred on August 17, 2024, at approximately 11:32…
Wilkes-Barre Readies for Former President’s Return to Pennsylvania
WILKES-BARRE, PA – Today, former President Donald Trump will be visiting Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, where preparations for his rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena are in full swing. Vendors and spectators…
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested For Assault Incident
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 37-year-old man, Junior Diaz Reyes, was arrested following an assault that occurred on Butler Street in Wilkes-Barre. The incident took place on August 9, 2024, at approximately 2:42…
Wilkes-Barre Police Respond to Aggravated Assault on South Franklin Street
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a domestic dispute on South Franklin Street on Wednesday evening, leading to the arrest of Cindy Argones, 40, of Wilkes-Barre. The incident…
Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Wilkes-Barre Transportation Center
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A routine patrol led to the arrest of a fugitive from justice at the Intermodal Transportation Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Jose Torres, 40, of Wilkes-Barre, was taken into custody…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man on Assault and Strangulation Charges
Wilkes-Barre, PA — On August 3, at 12:16 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a domestic dispute report at a residence on South Sherman Street. Upon arrival, officers contacted a 21-year-old female…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man on Drug Paraphernalia Charges
Wilkes-Barre, PA — On August 4, at 1:00 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested Joseph White, 48, on Brown Street for possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers responded to reports of a wanted individual…
Wilkes-Barre Police Investigate Assault on South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA — On August 3, at 4:26 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to an assault report at a residence on South Franklin Street. The victim, a 41-year-old female, reported that she…
Terroristic Threats at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A man faces charges following an incident involving terroristic threats at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre hospital on Tuesday. The event took place on July 31, at 12:32 PM, when Wilkes-Barre…
Wilkes-Barre Police Detain Man for Public Intoxication
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, at approximately 10:33 a.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police detained Joseph Jackiel, 68, for public intoxication near South Pennsylvania Avenue. Officers on patrol found Jackiel lying unresponsive on…
Wilkes-Barre Police Investigating After Car Window Smashed with Tequila Bottle
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating a case of criminal mischief that occurred on Saturday, July 28th, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM on Matson Avenue. A 54-year-old male resident reported…
Wilkes-Barre Police Arrest Man After Vehicle and Foot Pursuit
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, at approximately 7:04 p.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police arrested Fernandito Arroyo, 26, following a vehicle and foot pursuit in the South Wilkes-Barre Boulevard area. Officers on patrol…
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested for Terroristic Threats and Strangulation
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — On July 25, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., Wilkes-Barre City Police officers were dispatched to a residence on Bowman Street following a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival,…
FedEx Driver Robbed During Delivery in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – A FedEx driver was the victim of a robbery while making a delivery on Kidder Street in Wilkes-Barre, as reported by the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department. The incident occurred…
Vehicle Stolen from Residence in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a motor vehicle that occurred on South Hancock Street. The incident was reported at 8:39 PM last Friday.…
Wilkes-Barre Man Threatened to Slice Woman ‘From Ear to Ear’
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A domestic dispute in Wilkes-Barre escalated to violence on Wednesday morning, resulting in the arrest of 29-year-old Victor Otero. The incident occurred at 7:35 a.m. on South Main Street,…
Wilkes-Barre Man Punched Woman Threw Her on Front Porch, Police Report
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 65-year-old man, Jesus Perez-Hidalgo, was arrested following a domestic dispute that escalated into physical assault on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre. The incident occurred on July 11, 2024,…
Man Stabbed Multiple Times During Assault in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is currently investigating an aggravated assault incident that occurred on the evening of Monday, July 8th. Officers responded to an emergency call at the…
Burglary Reported on Dagobert Street in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – On Monday, July 8, at 7:07 a.m., officers from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a burglary report at a residence on Dagobert Street. According to the victim,…
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