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

  • Area Churches Busy After Connecticut Shootings

    Posted on: 5:14 pm, December 16, 2012, by , updated on: 06:51pm, December 16, 2012

    On the Sunday after the shootings in Connecticut, people at area churches prayed for the victims, and the families grieving... Read More ›

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  • Connecticut School Shooting Victim’s Towanda Ties

    Posted on: 6:22 pm, December 15, 2012, by

    The principal of Sandy Hook Elementary School, hailed as a hero for trying to protect children, is familiar to a... Read More ›

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  • Suspected Bank Robber Caught

    Posted on: 12:07 pm, December 12, 2012, by

    SCRANTON –  A man who police said robbed a bank in Scranton Wednesday morning wasn’t on the run that long.... Read More ›

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  • State Promotes California Wine, Local Wineries Puzzled

    Posted on: 5:27 pm, December 4, 2012, by , updated on: 07:14pm, December 4, 2012

    MIDDLEBURG — The chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has launched an internal investigation to find out why our... Read More ›

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  • Students Forced Out Of School By Gas Leak

    Posted on: 12:00 pm, December 3, 2012, by and

    KINGSTON – A construction accident caused a gas leak in Luzerne County Monday morning that led to the evacuation of... Read More ›

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  • Mellow Sentenced

    Posted on: 2:36 am, November 30, 2012, by and , updated on: 07:12pm, November 30, 2012

    UPATE: Bob Mellow Sentenced to sixteen months in prison. SCRANTON — Former state senator Bob Mellow was in court Friday... Read More ›

  • Personal Information Found on Items at Auction

    Posted on: 5:56 pm, November 29, 2012, by , updated on: 08:13pm, November 29, 2012

    ASHLAND — The Action 16 Investigation into the continuing problems of a hospital in Schuylkill County that was shut down... Read More ›

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  • Update: Flames Hit Building In Schuylkill County

    Posted on: 7:43 am, November 28, 2012, by , updated on: 12:15pm, November 28, 2012

    PORT CARBON — Fire gutted a double block home early Wednesday in Schuylkill County. On one side, a family made... Read More ›

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  • The Truth Behind the Raise Your State Lawmaker Gave Back

    Posted on: 5:56 pm, November 26, 2012, by , updated on: 07:58pm, November 26, 2012

    Your State Senator and Representative just learned they’ll get an early Christmas gift: a pay raise of $1776. Most lawmakers... Read More ›

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  • Thanksgiving Football in the Poconos: A Family Tradition

    Posted on: 5:27 pm, November 22, 2012, by , updated on: 06:22pm, November 22, 2012

    STROUDSBURG – Thanksgiving meant playing some pigskin in the Poconos. High School football moved from Friday night to Thursday morning... Read More ›

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  • New American Starts New Dinner Tradition in Lehighton

    Posted on: 5:02 pm, November 22, 2012, by , updated on: 05:49pm, November 22, 2012

    LEHIGHTON — Many people spend part of their Thanksgiving helping serve food to the needy. In some area communities, it’s... Read More ›

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  • Several Sheetz Stores Run Out of Regular Gas

    Posted on: 6:22 pm, November 18, 2012, by , updated on: 07:22pm, November 18, 2012

    Several Sheetz stations in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania ran out of regular and mid-grade fuel this weekend. Others are running... Read More ›

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