Warrant arrest leads to drug seizure in wilkes-barre
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Warrant arrest leads to drug seizure in Wilkes-Barre

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September 16, 2025
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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 serving an outstanding warrant.

According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, officers responded to the area of 185 Water Street around 8:35 a.m. on September 15 for a report of a suspicious man. During the investigation, officers learned the individual, identified as Donald Promovitz of Wilkes-Barre, was wanted on an active arrest warrant issued by the Lackawanna County Sheriff’s Department.

Promovitz was taken into custody, and during a search incident to arrest, officers reported finding suspected controlled substances on his person. He was transported to Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters for processing.

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Key Points

  • Donald Promovitz, 46, arrested on an active warrant in Wilkes-Barre
  • Officers said they found suspected narcotics during the arrest
  • He was transported to City Headquarters for processing
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