West Pittston-based attorney Laura Dennis announced Monday night she is running for Luzerne County judge this year, making her the second candidate to officially enter the race.
âIâve practiced law for close to two and half decades in civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and orphanâs courts. I know my way around a courtroom and I know the judicial system inside and out,â Dennis said in a statement.
Dennis has 23 years of experience as a lawyer, having opened her West Pittston law practice in 1998.
âIâve had the privilege of representing clients from all walks of life in all types of cases. I approach every case with a profound sense of responsibility and commitment to the people I represent. However, none of that matters if you end up in front of an unfair judge,â Dennis said. âI know firsthand how important it is that everyone in a courtroom be treated equitably and given the opportunity to be heard â and that is exactly the kind of judg
Today
Rain showers this evening with clearing overnight. Low 38F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
Tonight
Rain showers this evening with clearing overnight. Low 38F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Updated: April 15, 2021 @ 8:37 pm
By Ed Lewis elewis@timesleader.com
Detectives say this unknown man discharged several rounds at two Pittston police officers on Butler Street early Friday morning.
Submitted photo Listen to this
PITTSTON Luzerne County detectives and city police were busy Friday investigating a police-related shooting in the area of Butler and Defoe streets.
District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said two city officers stopped on Butler Street where two men approached their cruiser at about 1:15 a.m.
When the officers shined a flashlight toward the two men, one of them discharged several rounds from a firearm.
Officers returned fire as the two men fled on foot on Butler Street, Salavantis said.
Police: Hatchet-wielding man bursts into home citizensvoice.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from citizensvoice.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.