Two Shot, One Killed in Early-Morning Incident in Freeland; Investigation Now Considered a Homicide

Pennsylvania State Police have launched a homicide investigation after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Freeland Borough, Luzerne County, left one teen dead and another injured.

Schuylkill County Man Convicted in 2022 Assault at Luzerne County Gentlemen’s Club

A Schuylkill County man has been convicted by a Luzerne County jury for assaulting a dancer during a private session at a gentlemen’s club in May 2022, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday.

Four Hazleton Men Identified as Victims in Fatal July Crash Near Schuylkill-Luzerne County Line

Authorities have released the identities of four young men killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of July 6, 2025, on the Cando Expressway (SR 924) near the Schuylkill and Luzerne County line.

Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Making 23 False 911 Calls in Two Weeks

A McAdoo woman is facing criminal charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she repeatedly misused the 911 emergency system, making more than 20 calls over the span of two weeks without legitimate need for emergency services.

STATE POLICE: West Hazleton Resident Forged, Deposited Stolen Donation Check

A West Hazleton woman is facing criminal charges in Schuylkill County after investigators say she altered and deposited a donation check that was intended for a nonprofit organization.

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.