Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department

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Congratulations to the Wilkes-Barre Area High School Class of 26! Best wishes for a successful future!

Go Wolfpack!

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6/5/26

4:05pm

Retail Theft

Wegmans

Police arrested, Cale William Lohmann…AGAIN, after Wegmans loss prevention reported he stole $96 worth of merchandise and was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Lohmann was previously arrested after being stopped for shoplifting at Target ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bme1Pa7b7/ ) where this time he was found to have an outstanding arrest warrant.

He has been charged with the following:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Report/MdjDocketSheet?docketNumber=MJ-11307-CR-0000178-2026&dnh=WupvH4%2B0xqqswpdXiNTwBw%3D%3D

Effective today, you could be cited for holding a cell phone while driving. To review the entire law, visit: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?iFrame=true&txtType=HTM&ttl=75&div=0&chpt=33&sctn=16&subsctn=1

For additional information: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/penndot/traveling-in-pa/safety/traffic-safety-driver-topics/distracted-driving

Thank you to everyone at Valley Chevrolet for their great service. Both cruisers were purchased fully with a state grant that was obtained by the Township at the beginning of the year, which was previously jointly announced by Senator Marty Flynn and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski. We thank them for their continued support! We look forward to getting these vehicles on patrol!

🚨 Let’s give a huge Valley shoutout to Township of Wilkes Barre🥳
picking up there new PPV Silverado and Tahoe 🚨
Safe travels & thank you for keeping our neighborhood safe 💙
Pictured w/ Kenny Wallace Jr. sales manager.

Wilkes-Barre Township Police addressing 'teen takeovers' Police say they're dealing with mass amounts of teenagers gathering in parking lots and businesses often leading to fights or property damage.

The hottest months of the year are here — they’re also the most dangerous! ⚠️🌡️

Child hot car deaths spike dramatically during the summer, with numbers peaking sharply in June, July and August. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or caregiver, remind yourself to protect what matters most. 👶❤️

It’s never too late: Luzerne County drug court helps clients create positive changes Every Friday, Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. and a team of a dozen or so huddle around a large table inside the courthouse for hours, often working through lunch.

Warning is hereby given: Police will begin taking immediate action to address the ongoing trend of teen takeovers.

Police have received numerous 9-1-1 calls regarding teens & young adults congregating in numbers in the parking lots of local businesses, harassing customers, engaging in disorderly conduct, littering, drag racing, reckless driving, and fighting.

The property managers of Target, Wilkes-Barre Township Commons, Union Center, East End Centre, Wegmans, Arena Hub Plaza, Mundy Street Square, The Pointe on Mundy Street, Skateaway and Wilkes-Barre Township Marketplace have authorized police officers to act as agents of their properties. Police are authorized to order any person and/or vehicle to leave these properties at any time and may enforce all provisions of Pennsylvania Title 18, Title 75, and local ordinances.

PA Title 23, Chapter 55 allows for parents to be held responsible when their child intentionally harms someone or damages property.

Police involvement is the last step, not the first. Parents: Parent your kids. Know where your kids are; we shouldn’t have to. If you won’t parent them, we will.

Your job is parenting, Ours is enforcement; Don’t make us do yours. We WILL enforce what you ignore. We’d rather you raise them than we process them.



https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/wilkes-barre-township-police-addressing-teen-takeovers-luzerne-county-internet-trend-offenses-trespassing/523-52bbed77-f89b-4b02-adcb-5a45b1a8b857

https://www.citizensvoice.com/2026/06/03/cops-teen-takeovers-in-wilkes-barre-twp-a-serious-problem/

https://www.timesleader.com/news/1744025/wilkes-barre-twp-police-teens-harassing-customers-engaging-in-disorderly-conduct

https://www.2822news.com/news/wilkes-barre-township-police-businesses-act-on-teen-takeovers/

The Wilkes-Barre Township Police would like send our heartfelt condolences to the Central Berks County Regional Police Department as they grieve the loss of an officer. May you Rest in Peace Officer Yeager and thank you for your service.

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026