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Man sentenced for Scranton beating

Dylan Crusen could spend up to six years behind bars for beating a man in Scranton back in January of 2023.

SCRANTON, Pa. — A man will spend at least three years behind bars for fighting another man in Scranton.

Police say Dylan Crusen and his brother Brandon beat up 62-year-old Michael Williams outside the Thirsty Elephant bar along Wyoming Avenue back in January of 2023.

Williams was seriously injured.

Dylan was charged with aggravated assault and sentenced on Wednesday. 

Brandon was found guilty of simple assault; he is set to be sentenced at a later date.

Editorial Note: In earlier broadcasts, Newswatch 16 incorrectly reported that Brandon Crusen pleaded guilty to simple assault.

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