Dave Bohman

Action 16 Investigates

Newswatch 16 Investigative Reporter Dave Bohman joined the staff in January, 2010, and has already made his market in the region for his work. The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences recognized Dave’s work with a prestigious 2011 Emmy Award for his report on the dangers of the once popular drink Four Loko and a teenager who was placed in a medically induced coma as a result of drinking too much. It was Dave’s fourth Emmy, his first at WNEP.

Dave has worked at television stations in Vermont, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, and New Mexico. His career highlights include nine years in Tampa, where his journalistic tenacity made viewers take notice, as he won more than 30 local, and national awards. During his time at WTSP-TV Dave was the lead reporter for the disputed Presidential Election in Florida in 2000, the "right-to-die" saga of Terri Schiavo, and several hurricanes, where he often did live shots in 60 and 70 mile per hour winds.

Dave's excited to be part of the Newswatch 16 team because of the station's reputation for excellence, and where investigative reporting is his primary job. "My passion is to put together quality, in-depth news stories that connect with viewers, and in some cases, bring out stories that might otherwise never be told," he says. Dave believes his job includes the responsibility to hold those in power accountable, and to give voice to the voiceless.

Dave is a native of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and was an all-state shortstop at the Governor's Academy, before attending Syracuse University, graduating in 1979 with a major in Broadcast Journalism. After living in New Mexico for two years, Dave is thrilled to be back in the northeast, with his wife and two daughters. When he is not on the job, you might find Dave exploring his other passions that include gourmet cooking and golfing. He is also a dedicated fan of Tampa Bay Rays baseball, and Syracuse University sports.

Recent Articles

  • Internal Investigation: Kingston PD Administrators “Willfully” Ignored Policy.

    Posted on: 6:19 pm, June 6, 2013, by , updated on: 09:10pm, June 6, 2013

    KINGSTON – In 2008, Kingston Police Officers were paid cash to provide security at sporting events, and at Wyoming Valley...
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  • The Million Dollar Case? The Cost of Prosecuting Hugo Selenski

    Posted on: 4:53 pm, June 4, 2013, by

    WILKES-BARRE –  Ten years ago this month, investigators found the bodies of Tammy Fassett and Michael Kerkowski in Hugo Selenski’s...
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  • Fire Forces Changes to Memorial Day Plans

    Posted on: 6:19 pm, May 27, 2013, by , updated on: 07:58pm, May 27, 2013

    BLAKELY — A fire in Blakely forced the community in Lackawanna County to change its Memorial Day plans. A service...
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  • Fire Wrecks Blakely Homes

    Posted on: 9:50 am, May 27, 2013, by and , updated on: 05:17pm, May 27, 2013

    One home was destroyed, and another heavily damaged this morning in Lackawanna County.
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  • Pottsville Fatal Fire Tough on Police, Firefighters, Neighbors

    Posted on: 8:38 pm, May 13, 2013, by , updated on: 05:25am, May 14, 2013

    POTTSVILLE – Just before midnight, neighbors saw flames pouring out the windows of a three-story home on Pierce Street in Pottsville....
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  • Pottsville Tragedy: Four Children, Two Adults Killed In Fire

    Posted on: 11:55 am, May 13, 2013, by and , updated on: 05:33pm, May 13, 2013

    UPDATE: 5:30 P.M. POTTSVILLE — A family tragedy leaves an entire community in Schuylkill county in disbelief. Four children and...
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  • Excitement Turns to Concern for Drive-In Trying to Stay Open

    Posted on: 8:55 pm, May 10, 2013, by

    MAHONING TOWNSHIP — Earlier this spring, volunteers in Carbon County gave up their weekends to save a connection with their...
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  • ALERT: Beware of Mailers Offering to Make Copy of Property Deeds

    Posted on: 7:05 pm, May 6, 2013, by , updated on: 07:35pm, May 6, 2013

    SCRANTON — Two months after he bought a house on Bryn Mawr Street in Scranton, Mike Gerrity opened what he...
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  • Chief on Administrative Leave Amid IRS Probe into School District

    Posted on: 4:42 pm, May 2, 2013, by , updated on: 04:45pm, May 2, 2013

    KINGSTON — For the first time in 20 years at the Kingston Police Department, Chief Keith Keiper is not active...
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  • Lawmakers Lease Cars, Don’t Pay: Leasing or Fleecing?

    Posted on: 5:15 pm, April 30, 2013, by , updated on: 07:10pm, April 30, 2013

    HARRISBURG – State records show legislators from our area drive between 10,000 – 25,000 miles a year. They go to...
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  • How did this Happen? Police Investigate Children Allegedly Molested Inside Local Prison

    Posted on: 6:30 pm, April 29, 2013, by , updated on: 08:52pm, April 29, 2013

    RETREAT, LUZERNE COUNTY — A Danville woman has a hearing scheduled this week for allegedly allowing a convicted murderer to...
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  • Three Area Colleges Remove Mellow’s Name from Campus Buildings

    Posted on: 5:19 pm, April 25, 2013, by and

    SCRANTON –Tuesday night’s “Guitars and Stars” performance turned out to the last event at the Mellow Theater in Scranton. Lackawanna...
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