Man Charged With Setting Fire To Lackawanna County Government Center
A 35-year-old man is facing serious charges after allegedly setting fire to the Lackawanna County Government Center. Scranton Police responded to reports of smoke inside the building, prompting an evacuation during a meeting. Surveillance footage identified Paul Howard Strope as the suspect. Authorities have charged Strope with arson, risking catastrophe, and reckless endangerment.
Read MoreScranton Police Arrest Man For Child Sexual Abuse
A man is behind bars following his arrest for alleged involvement in multiple cases of child sexual abuse. Scranton Police Special Victims Unit apprehended 26-year-old Marquis Richardson from New Jersey after investigations spanning six years. Richardson is accused of sexual assaults on children in two separate incidents in 2018, and a recent investigation in May […]
Read MoreJerry Sandusky Seeks New Trial
Convicted child abuser Jerry Sandusky is seeking a new trial. His legal team presented new evidence at a state appeals court hearing in Harrisburg on Wednesday, however, judges questioned the admissibility of this evidence, noting it had been addressed previously. No decision was made. Sandusky’s counsel indicated they might appeal to the state supreme court […]
Read MoreFormer Scranton Mayor Jimmy Connors Dead At 77
Former Scranton Mayor Jimmy Connors has passed away at the age of 77. Connors served as the city’s mayor from 1990 to 2002, and he had an enduring impact on the city and its residents. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Read MoreHouse Of Horrors Investigation Widens In Wilkes Barre
In a chilling update to an ongoing investigation, new details have emerged about what police are calling a “House of Horrors” in Wilkes-Barre. The discovery of a woman’s body buried in the basement of a home on Carlisle Street in February has led to shocking revelations of torture and murder… all witnessed by an eight-year-old […]
Read MoreMore Than One Million Patients Data Compromised In Geisinger Data Breach
Geisinger patients are being informed that a former employee of an IT service provider, may have accessed their personal information. The employee is now facing federal charges after possibly having accessed data of over one million patients, including names, birth dates, addresses, and medical records. No financial or Social Security information was compromised.
Read MoreLackawanna County Hands Out $100K In Grants
Lackawanna County is stepping up support for local nonprofits and projects with $100,000 in grants, benefiting 20 organizations and projects with $5,000 each. The Community Re-Invest program aims to enhance open spaces, greenway trails, and recreational facilities, while also improving community services and infrastructure.
Read MorePennsylvania Seeing Huge Increase In New Cases Of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease cases are on the rise across the Delaware Valley, with Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all seeing significant increases, but some experts attribute the spike to better reporting methods. In 2023, Delaware reported 349 cases, while New Jersey logged 7,225, and Pennsylvania recorded the most… 11,164.
Read MoreWilkes Barre Police Incident
Police are continuing to investigate an incident in Wilkes-Barre. That investigation led to a heavy presence of law enforcement in the 100 block of Bowman Street. Police tape cordoned off the area as investigations moved forward. So far, details remain sparse, but it has been confirmed that one person sustained injuries during the incident.
Read More2 Men Arrested In Monroe County After Multiple Women Abducted And Assaulted
Police in Monroe County have arrested two men for kidnapping and sexually assaulting multiple women. Isaiah Rogers-Keeney and Davaun Carlon Jackson are accused of abducting four victims, then taking them to a property in Smithfield Township where they were bound, threatened, and assaulted. The two were taken into custody at Walmart in Mount Pocono. Charges […]
Read MoreCyberattack Hobbles Car Dealers
Car dealerships across North America, including some local dealerships, are grappling with a significant computer outage after cyberattacks targeted CDK Global, a crucial software provider for auto dealers. The shutdown of CDK’s dealer management system has disrupted operations for about 15,000 dealerships, impacting transactions from car sales to parts purchases.
Read MoreAutopsy Reveals Cause Of Fatal Wayne County Accident
Wayne County Coroner Edward Howell has concluded that the driver of a dump truck, Brian Edwards, suffered a sudden heart attack while operating his vehicle, which then struck and fatally injured 72 year old James Martzen of Waymart in a Wayne County quarry last Wednesday. An autopsy confirmed Edwards’ death was due to acute sudden […]
Read MoreStabbing Under Investigation In Luzerne County
In Wilkes-Barre, police are investigating a stabbing incident on Old River Road. Two suspects attacked a 14-year-old in the early hours of Saturday morning, striking him with a gun and stabbing him in the back during a confrontation. The victim, whose injuries are not life-threatening, was hospitalized following the incident. The investigation is said to […]
Read MoreNo Injuries After Tree Falls On Scranton Porch
In Scranton, strong winds caused a large tree to crash onto a back porch along Luzerne Street, narrowly missing some residents. Eyewitnesses described hearing the tree crack and fall, but they say they are thankful that no one was injured, although the porch suffered damage. Wind speeds peaked at 47 miles per hour.
Read MoreFatal Crash In Luzerne County May Involve Alcohol
A tragic accident claimed the life of a 19-year-old in Luzerne County early Saturday morning. According to state police, the crash occurred at the intersection of Hunlock-Harveyville Road and Nevel Hollow Road around 4am. Alcohol is suspected to have played a role. 19 year old Tyler Mizell was driving the vehicle when it veered off […]
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