James Halpin

Wilkes-Barre

Crime Reporter at Citizens Voice

Crime reporter for The Citizens' Voice and http://t.co/Rnn2hZTeUW

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Articles

Wilkes-Barre man gets up to 30 months for sex sting

1 week ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

A Wilkes-Barre man who admitted attempting to meet up with a 15-year-old girl for sex was sentenced Thursday to serve up to 30 months in state prison. Joseph Mark Joyce, 57, previously pleaded guilty to felony counts of attempted unlawful contact with a minor and criminal use of a communication facility. Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Vough sentenced him Thursday to 15-30 months in prison followed by two years of probation.
Former court clerk gets 7 years probation for theft

1 week ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

A former Luzerne County court clerk who admitted pocketing tens of thousands of dollars in defendants’ payments over a span of five years was sentenced Thursday to serve seven years of probation and to pay more than $137,000 in restitution. Lisa Ann Price, 49, of Wilkes-Barre, previously pleaded guilty in April to a single felony theft count for stealing $137,594 from the Wilkes-Barre office of Magisterial District Judge Thomas F. Malloy Sr. between January 2018 and March 2023.
Dallas grad accused of lying about mass shooting

1 week ago | dailylocal.com | James Halpin

A former Luzerne County student gave an emotional address to a crowd at the Kentucky State Capitol earlier this year, delivering a harrowing account of surviving a mass shooting that killed his best friend, brother and nine others at Dallas High School. Originally Published: May 28, 2025 at 11:43 AM EDT
Dallas grad accused of lying about mass shooting

1 week ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

A former Luzerne County student gave an emotional address to a crowd at the Kentucky State Capitol earlier this year, delivering a harrowing account of surviving a mass shooting that killed his best friend, brother and nine others at Dallas High School. The only problem, authorities say, is that it never happened.
Pa. Supreme Court to hear arguments in Wilkes-Barre

1 week ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court plans to hold a special argument session at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Friday regarding three out-of-area civil cases. The session is scheduled to take place in Luzerne County to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the county’s bar association, the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association. Justices will hear arguments related to appeals filed in three civil cases out of Lycoming, Tioga and Lebanon counties.
New security features aim to secure EBT cards

2 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

New security features recently implemented by the Department of Human Services and the Office of State Inspector General are allowing people who receive public benefits to lock their electronic benefit transfer cards when not in use to prevent their information from being used to commit fraud.
Fire damages Mountain Top consignment shop

2 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

A fire broke out at a Mountain Top strip mall on Friday morning and damaged a consignment shop but resulted in no injuries, according to firefighters. The fire erupted at the Women’s Boutique & Consignment in the Carone’s Shopping Plaza at 109 S. Mountain Blvd. around 10:15 a.m.Crews arriving on scene found smoke in the business and discovered a small fire burning near the back of the business, Mountain Top Hose Company No. 1 Capt. Mike Castner said.
Unapologetic farter assaulted at clinic

2 weeks ago | centredaily.com | James Halpin

A Wilkes-Barre man attacked a patient at a blood donation clinic after the man failed to apologize for farting, according to Wilkes-Barre Twp. police. Chazz Pearson, 39, was arrested following the fight that broke out at CSL Plasma at 180 E. End Centre around 7:15 a.m. May 16. Police said Pearson got into an argument with another man after alleging the victim farted and failed to apologize. Another customer offered an apology that Pearson refused to accept, police said.
Nanticoke man pleads to manslaughter in deadly crash

2 weeks ago | centredaily.com | James Halpin

A Nanticoke man accused of causing a crash that killed an all-terrain vehicle operator has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Richard J. Simon Jr., 40, was accused of causing the death of 26-year-old James Edward Thiemann, who was mortally injured during the crash that took place near 126 Alden Mountain Road shortly before 8 p.m. July 30, 2023. Simon pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of involuntary manslaughter on Thursday afternoon. Luzerne County Judge Michael T.
Police: Unapologetic farter assaulted at clinic

2 weeks ago | citizensvoice.com | James Halpin

A Wilkes-Barre man attacked a patient at a blood donation clinic after the man failed to apologize for farting, according to Wilkes-Barre Twp. police. Chazz Pearson, 39, was arrested following the fight that broke out at CSL Plasma at 180 E. End Centre around 7:15 a.m. May 16. Police said Pearson got into an argument with another man after alleging the victim farted and failed to apologize. Another customer offered an apology that Pearson refused to accept, police said.