Former Tax Preparer Sentenced To Prison
- Ed Histed
- January 24, 2023
A former Lackawanna County tax preparer is headed to prison for defrauding Scranton taxpayers to the tune of more than $250,000. 46 year old Donald Royce of Orlando, Florida was sentenced to 46 months in prison and a three-year term of supervised release. He also must pay more than $336,000 in restitution to over 40 […]
Read MoreScranton Man Arrested After Allegedly Raping Unconscious Woman
- Ed Histed
- January 24, 2023
A Scranton man was arrested after detectives say he raped an unconscious woman on Vine Street, after strangling her until she was unconscious. 29-year-old Dante Weldon was sent to the Lackawanna County Prison on felony charges, with bail set at $100,000.
Read MoreTax Season Is Officially Underway
- Ed Histed
- January 24, 2023
Monday was the official start to the 2023 tax season. Yesterday was the first day that the IRS began accepting and reviewing 2022 tax returns, and there are a lot of changes to be aware of this year. You are advised to file early so your return isn’t held up and to make sure you […]
Read MoreTeen Facing Charges In Pistol Whipping
- Ed Histed
- January 24, 2023
A teen age boy is being charged as an adult for his part in an armed home invasion last Saturday in Wilkes-Barre, where a man was pistol-whipped. 16 year old Nihajj Johnson of Wilkes-Barre, is being held in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility without bail. A second suspect has yet to be arrested.
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