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KINGSTON — An expired car registration, a failed ‘hook-up’ arrangement and drugs in an apartment led to a borough woman’s arrest in September, according to authorities. Britney Ann Weaver, 27, is faces drug and prostitution […]

Accused Russian agent case ‘resolved’

December 10, 2018 0

WASHINGTON — A woman accused of being a secret agent for the Russian government has likely taken a plea deal, prosecutors indicated Monday in a court filing that said her case has been “resolved.” The […]

Nanticoke man may withdraw guilty plea for sexual assault

December 10, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — A Nanticoke man was scheduled to be sentenced Monday on charges he had a sexual relationship with a minor and conspired to steal items from a Turkey Hill store. Only one sentence was […]

Larksville man waives fatal DUI hearing

December 10, 2018 0

KINGSTON TWP. — A Larksville man accused of consuming a “pint of vodka” before driving a pickup truck into Frances Slocum Lake that resulted in the death of a 53-year-old passenger waived his right to […]

Luzerne County government litigation settlements proposed

December 10, 2018 0

Luzerne County may settle litigation stemming from the 2016 deaths of a correctional officer and inmate in an elevator shaft at the county prison on Water Street in Wilkes-Barre. But instead of paying, the county […]

Jury selection to continue Tuesday in DJ Mo homicide trial

December 10, 2018 0

WILKES-BARRE — Jury selection has begun for a pair of men accused of killing a prominent local DJ five years ago. But as the hours wore on Monday, potential jurors were sent home without a […]