Brian Gallagher

The state Superior Court ruled Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher can refile charges of failing to report abuse against Office of Youth and Family Services staffers, but cannot refile charges of endangering the welfare of children.

Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters withdraws charges against county Children and Youth Services caseworker Gerald Pender because a state appeals court ruled Adams County caseworkers doing their jobs had immunity from prosecution.

Authorities plan to charge a 14-year-old boy with an Olyphant Borough shooting in juvenile court, but hope to move the case to adult court later

District Attorney Brian Gallagher said Michael Patrylo, 23, of Oviedo, Florida, will be extradited to face charges here.