Tag Archives: jail

  • News newswatch

    DA’s Office: Attorney Not Source of Contraband

    WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County District Attorney’s office admitted to investigating a possible drug source in the county’s jail. The…

  • News attempted_kidnapping

    Man Behind Bars in Union County

    LEWISBURG — A man was put behind bars in Union County on Saturday, accused of attempted kidnapping, stalking and threatening…

  • News sex

    Convicted Sex Offender Speaks Out

    HAZLETON — A convicted sex offender talked with Newswatch 16. He believes changes in Megan’s Law are unfair, while a…

  • News haz assault

    Man Allegedly Tries to Kill Unborn Baby

    HAZLETON — A man in Luzerne County is facing multiple assault charges for trying to kill an unborn baby. Hazleton…

  • News pittstab

    One Person Stabbed in Pittston

    PITTSTON — Two people were arrested in Luzerne County after officials said they got into a fight Saturday morning. It…

  • News

    Sandusky Guilty Verdict Reaction

    Hundreds of people in Bellfonte cheered when they heard Jerry Sandusky was found guilty on 45 counts of sex abuse….

  • News

    Warden to Step Down

    Wyoming County Commissioners confirmed Thursday that the warden at the county correctional facility will resign. Warden Mickey Ameigh will officially…

  • News luz prison

    Luzerne Co. D.A. Opens Investigation into Prison Births

    The Luzerne County district attorney’s office is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the birth of twins at the prison. The…