Ex-Schuylkill County Cop Caught with Fake Plates, Police IDs in Wilkes-Barre Township

Wilkes-Barre Township Police arrested Angel Abreu-Nunez, 32, of Hazleton in the early hours of Saturday morning on charges of impersonating a public servant and possessing fraudulent license plates. 

Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Seizure of 28 Dogs in West Hazleton

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation has announced the seizure of 28 dogs following an extensive animal cruelty and dog fighting investigation in Luzerne County.

Follow-Up: State and County Officials Rally to Save Penn State Schuylkill and Hazleton Campuses

As public concern grows over the possible closures of Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton, state legislators and local officials are stepping up efforts to advocate for the campuses to remain open. 

Coroner Seeking Next of Kin for Hazleton Woman

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office and Forensics Center is attempting to locate the next of kin for a Hazleton woman.

Chicago Man Arrested After Multi-County Police Chase and Home Invasion

A dramatic police pursuit spanning multiple counties ended in the arrest of a Chicago man on Monday, with charges ranging from attempted homicide to burglary and theft.

Hazleton Woman Dies from Injuries Suffered in Fire

A Hazleton woman died from injuries she suffered in a fire two weeks ago.

Truck Transporting Liquid Chocolate Overturns on Interstate 81 Off Ramp Near Hazleton

A truck hauling liquid chocolate overturned Wednesday morning near Hazleton.

Hazleton Police Cruiser Involved in Accident While Rushing Injured Child to Hospital

A crash occurred Friday while Hazleton Police were transporting an injured child to the hospital.

Operation Nighthawk Yields 91 DUI Arrests in Luzerne County

State troopers and municipal police officers arrested 91 intoxicated drivers during a weekend DUI enforcement initiative, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today. The operation, hosted by Troop N, Hazleton, also resulted in 33 arrests for controlled substances.

Pennsylvania State Police Identify Human Remains Found Decades Ago in Luzerne County

After nearly three decades of mystery, Pennsylvania State Police have finally identified the remains of a deceased female discovered nearly 30 years ago in Luzerne County.

UPDATE: 3-Year-Old Reported Missing from Luzerne County Found Safe

UPDATE:  The 3-year-old from Luzerne County that was reported missing has been found safe.

Missing Endangered Person Advisory UPDATE: Elizabeth Wright was located and is safe. The MEPA is canceled. Thank you for the RTs.

— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) January 29, 2024

Traffic Stop in Luzerne County Escalates into Pursuit, Ends with Driver Ejected on Interstate 81

The driver of a vehicle was ejected after he led State Police in a pursuit in Luzerne County early Friday morning.

Hazle Township Man Reported Missing

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Hazle Township man.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigating Shooting Incident at Turkey Hill in Hazle Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton are investigating a "shooting incident" that occurred at a Turkey Hill in Hazle Township on Thursday.

BOLO: Police Investigate Theft of $10,000 Worth of Hefty Contractor Bags in Humboldt Industrial Park

East Union Township Police are currently investigating an incident that occurred late Sunday around 9:45pm at 63 Green Mountain Road in the Humboldt Industrial Park. 

Schuylkill County Fire Units Heading to Luzerne County for Multi-Alarm Working House Fire

Northern Schuylkill County units are responding to a working house fire in Luzerne County.

U-Haul Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County

A U-Haul has been reported stolen from Schuylkill County.

Mahanoy City Teen, 17, Locked Up in Luzerne County on Criminal Homicide Charges

A teen from Mahanoy City is locked up in Luzerne County Prison on Criminal Homicide charges.

Speed Limits Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties

PennDOT has reduced the speed limits on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties due to weather conditions.

Laurel Mall near Hazleton Burglarized Early Wednesday

Several stores in the Laurel Mall near Hazleton were burglarized early Wednesday.