LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A heavy police presence has gathered in part of Luzerne County's Back Mountain.

Officers responded to Lake Street in Dallas Township around 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

Lake Street is closed between College Manor and Elmcrest Drive as police investigate.

There is no word yet on what brought police to that area.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid Lake Street and use alternate routes.

Newswatch 16 has a crew on the scene and will update with information as it becomes available.

Lake Street is currently closed between College Manor and Elmcrest due to an ongoing police investigation. There is NO... Posted by Dallas Township Police Department on Thursday, August 14, 2025

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