Thursday November 5th - News Review

On Thursday November 5th, the following incidents are reported to have happened in the Hazleton area at these approximate times:

1 am

Webster Ave Report of a possible break in. Person believed to currently be inside of the basement of the home. The home owner previously had found a door to the home kicked in. West Hazleton, Butler Township, and Hazleton City Police are responding.

1 pm

500 block of North James Street Possible burglary in progress. Report of a male with a crow bar attempting to gain entrance to a home. HPD arrived, putting one in custody. West Hazleton providing backup.

1 pm

309 and Butler Drive in Butler Township Two car accident. No injuries reported. Vehicles blocking the roadway.

2 pm

East Diamond and Pardee Street Report of a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Hazleton City Fire, EMS, and HPD responding. HPD arrived first, requesting EMS to expedite their arrival.

4 pm

CVS on South Locust Report of a shoplifter. Male is being held by security. HPD responding.

4pm

Church Street 2 ATV'S and 1 dirt bike driving erratically. Cut off a responding police vehicle. Police not chasing, fearful of an accident ensuing due to their erratic behavior. Witnessed on Broad Street also. Heading East on Broad.