WILKES-BARRE, PA — A Wilkes-Barre man was taken into custody earlier this week due to an active arrest warrant. The apprehension took place following a traffic stop at 1:55 a.m. on Grove Street.
Officers initiated the traffic stop in the vicinity of Grove and Abbott Streets. During the investigation, they discovered that the vehicle’s operator, identified as Emilio Bautista-Cruz, age 34, had an outstanding warrant issued by the police department.
Bautista-Cruz was arrested without incident and subsequently transported to City Headquarters for processing.
The police department confirmed the warrant led to the arrest. Officers continue to emphasize the importance of adhering to the law as part of their patrol efforts.
This incident underscores the department’s commitment to public safety and enforcing existing warrants.
For more information, visit the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department’s website.