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

  • D.C. Bomb Threat Linked To Area Man

    Posted on: 10:58 am, April 10, 2013, by and , updated on: 11:22am, April 10, 2013

    WASHINTON, D.C. — Police believe a man from Luzerne County is responsible for a bomb threat that shut down traffic...
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  • Gym Owner Claims Feds Killing his Business in the Name of Security

    Posted on: 5:22 pm, April 5, 2013, by , updated on: 06:14pm, April 5, 2013

    PLAINS TOWNSHIP — For 12 years, hundreds of people looking to get fit turned to Dave Sommers who runs a...
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  • New Pressure to Remove Mellow’s Name from Landmarks

    Posted on: 4:34 pm, March 14, 2013, by

    PECKVILLE — The new round of corruption charges now facing former State Senator Bob Mellow again raised the question whether...
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  • Mellow Implicated In Turnpike Scheme

    Posted on: 11:59 am, March 13, 2013, by , updated on: 12:04pm, March 13, 2013

    HARRISBURG — A disgraced former state senator is now facing more charges in what the state attorney general calls a...
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  • Inmate, Reputed Prison Gang Member to be Charged with Correctional Officer’s Murder

    Posted on: 6:16 pm, March 12, 2013, by , updated on: 07:22pm, March 12, 2013

    The inmate accused of killing a Corrections Officer at the Federal Prison in Wayne County has been transferred to another...
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  • Update to Lawsuit on Death During 2011 Flood

    Posted on: 5:54 pm, March 11, 2013, by , updated on: 08:23pm, March 11, 2013

    WEST PITTSTON – There’s new information tonight about a lawsuit filed by the sisters of a woman in Luzerne County...
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  • UPDATE: High School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes

    Posted on: 12:12 pm, March 6, 2013, by and , updated on: 07:26pm, March 6, 2013

    TOBYHANNA — A Social Studies teacher at a high school in the Poconos faces charges of having a sexual relationship...
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  • CONSUMER WATCH: Standard Insurance Doesn’t Cover Fuel Leak Damage

    Posted on: 6:16 pm, March 4, 2013, by , updated on: 08:11pm, March 4, 2013

    UNION COUNTY – A family in Union County wondered how they would pay for an expensive cleanup when their heating...
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  • Judge Testifies in Lackawanna Family Court Probe

    Posted on: 4:56 pm, February 27, 2013, by , updated on: 07:15pm, February 27, 2013

    SCRANTON — Lackawanna County’s President Judge testified before a Federal Grand Jury. Judge Tom Munley’s appearance came 10 days after...
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  • Scranton Parking Garage Traffic Jams

    Posted on: 4:43 pm, February 22, 2013, by , updated on: 10:00pm, February 22, 2013

    SCRANTON — Most of us can’t wait to get home once we leave work. However, a group of county workers...
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  • Attorney Accused of Federal Tax Fraud Pleads Not Guilty

    Posted on: 12:31 pm, February 15, 2013, by , updated on: 04:43pm, February 22, 2013

    SCRANTON — A court-appointed attorney accused of federal tax fraud showed up in court and pleaded not guilty on Friday....
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  • Guardian Suspended Without Pay

    Posted on: 6:40 pm, February 13, 2013, by , updated on: 07:14pm, February 13, 2013

    LACKAWANNA COUNTY — One day after federal prosecutors indicted Danielle Ross on tax fraud charges, there are all kinds of...
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