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…
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,…
Wilkes-Barre Shoplifter Had the Munchies
Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a retail theft incident on Sunday at 6:16 PM. Officers were dispatched to 155 East Northampton Street after receiving a report of…
Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct on North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has reported the arrest of Keith O’Brien, 62, for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred on July 1 at around 4:05 PM at 140…
Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct on North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has reported the arrest of Keith O’Brien, 62, for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. The incident occurred on July 1 at around 4:05 PM at 140…
Man Found Unresponsive in Wilkes-Barre Bank Was Just Drunk and Passed Out
Public Intoxication Arrest on North Main Street WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department reported the arrest of a 60-year-old man, Jesse Pinckney, on charges of public intoxication. The incident occurred on July…
Wilkes-Barre Hotel Trespasser Arrested for Outstanding Warrants
WILKES-BARRE, PA—A 56-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident, Anthony Osticco, faces multiple charges including resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at a local hotel. The arrest occurred early Tuesday morning…
Assault Reported in Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA — A distressing assault occurred at Kirby Park on Saturday evening, resulting in charges against 30-year-old Marcus Cobb of West Pittston, PA. Wilkes-Barre City Police were summoned to the park…
Burglary and Assault Reported on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA — Early Friday morning, an incident of burglary and assault occurred on South Franklin Street. Sean Weston, 37, from Wilkes-Barre Township, was arrested in connection with the incident. The Wilkes-Barre…
Public Intoxication Arrest Made in Wilkes-Barre Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA — An incident of public intoxication occurred at the Public Square on Thursday evening. Michael Walter, a 53-year-old resident of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested following a disturbance at a local event.…
Wilkes-Barre Man Arrested Following Domestic Assault
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A domestic dispute in Wilkes-Barre led to the arrest of 48-year-old Joseph White after he allegedly assaulted a 44-year-old woman. The incident occurred on the evening of June 27,…
Investigation Underway After Pool Vandalism in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, PA—The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department is investigating an act of criminal mischief that resulted in damage to a resident’s pool on Mayock Street. The incident was reported to have occurred overnight…