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Show of Strength at the Penguins Home Opener
WILKES-BARRE — Very special guests took to the ice before the first hockey game of the season for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The home opener was all about PSP Strong. Fans stood and applauded...
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Two Benefits for Victims of Barracks Ambush
While the search for Frein is in its sixth week, people all over our area continue to help out the victims of the ambush at the barracks in Pike County. In Old Forge, all the money made at the pasta...
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Students Honor State Police
HAWLEY — The crowds went crazy at Wallenpaupack Area’s football stadium Friday night as several Pennsylvania state troopers were recognized for their service and their relentless search for accused cop...
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Community Rallies Behind Wounded Trooper
SCRANTON — More than nine weeks after he was shot outside the Blooming Grove state police barracks in Pike County, we’re learning more about Trooper Alex Douglass’ recovery from those close to him....
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Ceremony to Thank Volunteers for Efforts During Manhunt
PARADISE TOWNSHIP — It was a show of gratitude to the Pocono community Tuesday for all of the volunteer efforts that helped state police and other law enforcement during the seven week search for...
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Students “Walk Up The Line” For Injured Trooper
SCRANTON — Some students from Scranton started their Thanksgiving morning with a ten-mile walk from one county to another. They do it each year to raise money for a cause. This year’s cause had an...
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District Attorney Raises Money for Troopers
WAYNE COUNTY — Over the course of the past several months, there has been an outpouring of support for Trooper Alex Douglass and Corporal Bryon Dickson’s families with fundraiser after fundraiser. It...
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Injured Trooper Says Thanks for Support
Newswatch 16 got a first look at the Pennsylvania State Trooper wounded back in September in an ambush in Pike County. The picture shows Trooper Alex Douglass on the left. It was posted by his brother...
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Trooper Douglass Breaks His Silence
DUNMORE — At an event honoring Cpl. Bryon Dickson, Trooper Alex Douglass spoke with Newswatch 16 about his road to recovery. Douglass was severely wounded after the shooting at the Blooming Grove...
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Heroes Day Honors Cpl. Dickson and Tpr. Douglass
JESSUP — A yearly event in Lackawanna County that honors the men and women who serve and protect took on extra special meaning Saturday. Heroes Day was held at the 911 center in Jessup, giving folks a...
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Trooper Alex Douglass: In His Own Words
For the first time since he was shot eight months ago outside the state police barracks in Pike County, Trooper Alex Douglass spoke about that horrifying night, his recovery, and his goals for the...
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Talkback 16: State Trooper Survival Story and a Pricy Table
Newswatch 16’s interview with Trooper Alex Douglass garnered a lot of attention on Thursday’s Talkback 16. Other topics included a $21,000 table and federally protected bats.
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Protect and Defend 5k Honors Victims of State Police Ambush
DUNMORE — A 5k honoring the victims of the attack at the state police barracks at Blooming Grove was held Sunday. The Protect and Defend 5k was organized by a police academy class from Lackawanna...
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Blood Drive Honors Troopers
DUNMORE — A blood drive was held in honor of the troopers shot in September’s ambush outside the state police barracks in Pike County. Inside the Dunmore Community Center, fittingly located right next...
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Second Annual Frankie’s Voice 5K
SCRANTON — Three Lackawanna County natives were honored at a race in Scranton Sunday. More than 200 runners took part in the Frankie’s Voice 5K at Nay Aug Park. It was the second year for the event in...
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Injured Trooper Reflects on One Year Since Deadly Ambush
September 12 will mark one year since the ambush at a state police barracks in Pike County. In 2014, two troopers were shot outside the Blooming Grove barracks allegedly by Eric Frein. Corporal Bryan...
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Trooper Douglass Reflects On Shooting Anniversary
BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP — September 12th marks one year since an attack on state police barracks in Pike County. Trooper Alex Douglass was left seriously injured and Corporal Bryon Dickson was killed....
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Trooper Douglass Invited to State of the Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trooper Alex Douglass has been invited to watch President Obama’s State of the Union address in person. Douglass accepted Senator Pat Toomey’s invitation to be his guest at Tuesday’s...
View ArticleAnother Successful Year for Ryan’s Run
NEW YORK CITY — Ryan’s Run raises money to help kids and adults with disabilities at Allied Services. Our Ryan Leckey and WNEP photographer Corey Burns also finished the marathon on Sunday. Ryan and...
View ArticleCommunity Reaction to Eric Frein Guilty Verdict
BARRETT TOWNSHIP — People at the Pourhouse Bar and Grille in Barrett Township watched the news late Wednesday afternoon. That’s when they learned Eric Frein was guilty of all charges, including...
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