Hazleton Police Arrest Shenandoah Man in Cocaine Trafficking Investigation

A Shenandoah man is facing multiple felony charges following his arrest in connection with a months-long cocaine trafficking investigation by the Hazleton Police Department’s Narcotics Unit.

Four Killed, One Injured in Fiery Crash on Route 924 near the Schuylkill/Luzerne County Line

An overnight crash in Luzerne County claimed the lives of four people and left another seriously injured early Sunday morning.

Two Suspects in Custody Following Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Spanning Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties; Two Suspects at Large

A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning resulted in two arrests, with additional suspects still at large as the investigation continues.

One Dead, One Injured in Overnight Hazleton Bar Shooting; Suspect in Custody

One man is dead and another injured following an early morning shooting at a Hazleton bar and restaurant, city police confirmed in a statement issued jointly with Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce.

Authorities Identify Suspect in Hazleton Homicide; Victim’s Body Found Burning

Authorities in Luzerne County have released new details in the disturbing case of a woman who was murdered and left burning along a Hazleton road.

Body Found Burning in Hazleton Identified as Missing Nuremberg Woman; Death Ruled Homicide

Authorities have identified the body found burning along a roadside in Hazleton on Sunday morning as that of a missing woman from Schuylkill County.

Body Found Burning in Hazleton Identified as Schuylkill County Woman; Investigation Underway

Authorities have launched a multi-agency investigation into the death of a Schuylkill County woman whose body was discovered burning on the side of a road in Hazleton on Sunday morning.

State Police Identify Driver Who Fled on I-81 in Schuylkill County; Wanted on Burglary Charges

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are searching for a man who fled from a high-speed traffic stop on Interstate 81 late last month.

Ex-Schuylkill County Cop Caught with Fake Plates, Police IDs in Wilkes-Barre Township

Wilkes-Barre Township Police arrested Angel Abreu-Nunez, 32, of Hazleton in the early hours of Saturday morning on charges of impersonating a public servant and possessing fraudulent license plates. 

Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Seizure of 28 Dogs in West Hazleton

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation has announced the seizure of 28 dogs following an extensive animal cruelty and dog fighting investigation in Luzerne County.

Follow-Up: State and County Officials Rally to Save Penn State Schuylkill and Hazleton Campuses

As public concern grows over the possible closures of Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton, state legislators and local officials are stepping up efforts to advocate for the campuses to remain open. 

Coroner Seeking Next of Kin for Hazleton Woman

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office and Forensics Center is attempting to locate the next of kin for a Hazleton woman.

Chicago Man Arrested After Multi-County Police Chase and Home Invasion

A dramatic police pursuit spanning multiple counties ended in the arrest of a Chicago man on Monday, with charges ranging from attempted homicide to burglary and theft.

Hazleton Woman Dies from Injuries Suffered in Fire

A Hazleton woman died from injuries she suffered in a fire two weeks ago.

Truck Transporting Liquid Chocolate Overturns on Interstate 81 Off Ramp Near Hazleton

A truck hauling liquid chocolate overturned Wednesday morning near Hazleton.

Hazleton Police Cruiser Involved in Accident While Rushing Injured Child to Hospital

A crash occurred Friday while Hazleton Police were transporting an injured child to the hospital.

Operation Nighthawk Yields 91 DUI Arrests in Luzerne County

State troopers and municipal police officers arrested 91 intoxicated drivers during a weekend DUI enforcement initiative, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today. The operation, hosted by Troop N, Hazleton, also resulted in 33 arrests for controlled substances.

Pennsylvania State Police Identify Human Remains Found Decades Ago in Luzerne County

After nearly three decades of mystery, Pennsylvania State Police have finally identified the remains of a deceased female discovered nearly 30 years ago in Luzerne County.

UPDATE: 3-Year-Old Reported Missing from Luzerne County Found Safe

UPDATE:  The 3-year-old from Luzerne County that was reported missing has been found safe.

Missing Endangered Person Advisory UPDATE: Elizabeth Wright was located and is safe. The MEPA is canceled. Thank you for the RTs.

— PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) January 29, 2024

Traffic Stop in Luzerne County Escalates into Pursuit, Ends with Driver Ejected on Interstate 81

The driver of a vehicle was ejected after he led State Police in a pursuit in Luzerne County early Friday morning.