Posted on by

Warrant executed in Wilkes-Barre

Warrant executed in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, PA – A warrant for possession of a controlled substance was held on North Washington Street at 2:42 p.m. Thursday. The defendant, Jose Torres, 40, of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested by officers on patrol in the area of ​​East Union Street and North Washington Street.

Officers were aware of the active arrest warrant for Torres through the City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department. Upon observing Torres, they made contact and subsequently took him into custody.

During the arrest process, officers conducted a search and found suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia on Torres. Following the search, Torres was taken to city headquarters for processing and arraignment.

The incident was logged under IRC number 240219941. The authorities are currently processing the case.

  • Unrest at Williamstown High School leads to arrests

    Monroe Township, NJ – An incident at Williamstown High School on Friday morning sparked a significant response from local law enforcement. A 911 call was placed for officers around 9:08 a.m. after the school resource officer was attacked in the lobby by a student and a parent.

    The altercation also included an attack on a faculty member. Both an adult and a juvenile were arrested by authorities in response to the incident. Injuries the school resource officer sustained included damage to his face and hands.

    There was no danger to the students at any time during the disruption. The school had to impose a temporary closure, but school operations then returned to normal. As the investigation is ongoing, no further details have been released at this time.

    The Monroe Township Police Department has emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward violence on school grounds. This policy covers actions involving both parents and students.

  • Violation of protective order results in arrest in Wilkes-Barre
    Violation of protective order results in arrest in Wilkes-Barre

    Wilkes-Barre, PA – The City of Wilkes-Barre Police Department responded to a domestic dispute involving a Protection from Abuse (PFA) violation. The incident occurred at 9:47 a.m. Oct. 11 on North Sherman Street.

    Julian Garcia Portorreal, 23, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has been identified as the defendant in the incident. The victim, a 46-year-old man also from Wilkes-Barre, reported the situation to authorities.

    Upon arrival, officers discovered Portorreal was at the victim’s residence. This presence constituted a violation of a protective order previously issued by the victim.

    Police confirmed the validity of the PFA and took Portorreal into custody without incident. He was then transported to city headquarters for processing and arraignment.

  • K-9 Moran assists with cocaine seizure on Interstate 87
    K-9 Moran assists with cocaine seizure on Interstate 87

    Albany, NY – State Police Troop F Community Stabilization Unit seized one kilogram of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 87. The operation was successfully completed with the assistance of K-9 Moran.

    The incident occurred when officers stopped and checked a vehicle traveling on the highway. During the procedure, K-9 Moran determined the presence of narcotics, which led to the discovery of the hidden cocaine.

    Authorities report that the cocaine was carefully hidden in the vehicle, a cover-up that the K-9 unit was instrumental in uncovering. As a result of this operation, a Kingston resident was arrested on drug charges.

    For more details on the arrest and investigation, please follow the link provided to the official New York State Police release.