Long Dormant Carbondale Hotel Being Razed
The demolition of a 100-year-old hotel in Carbondale is now underway, taking with it a piece of the city’s history. The former Hotel Chellino is coming down so that a closed bridge can be replaced. The hotel was built back in 1913. It’s been vacant for years, and it is now coming down piece by […]
Read MoreTraffic Stop Yields Drug Bust
State Police arrested a Wilkes Barre man after they found cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop. 22-year-old Carlos Morales-Vargas also had packaging materials, and about $13,500 in cash in his car when he was pulled over in Susquehanna County. He’s now behind bars, with bail set at $250,000.
Read MoreSearch On For Lowes Thief
Wilkes Barre Township Police are on the hunt for a man who was caught on video surveillance cutting a fence and breaking into Lowe’s, then making off with more than $2,300 worth of items, including eight Frigidaire microwaves. Police say he loaded all the microwaves into a silver van and then took off.
Read MorePlymouth Man Jailed After Bizarre Attacks
In Luzerne County, a man was arrested after police in Plymouth say he strangled his mother and then spit on officers. 43 year old Frank Shoppel also hit one officer in the face and shoulder as he was being taken into custody. He’s now in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on a $10,000 bail.
Read MoreMore Thefts At Luzerne County Walmart
7 people have been arrested for stealing from a Walmart in Hazle Township, Luzerne County. Items taken include household goods, clothing, and even Chapstick. At least one of those arrested, was also charged with public intoxication.
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