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Newly sworn in Police Chief of Wilkes-Barre Michael Boyle is introduced in a ceremony Monday at City Hall.

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Passing the badge: Boyle sworn in as new Wilkes-Barre police chief

With the passing of a badge and an oath of office, the Diamond City has a new chief of police. Wilkes-Barre City Police Department Capt. Michael Boyle was sworn in Monday as the department's new leader.

Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Joseph Coffay addresses the crowd at a celebration of his retirement from the department.

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'A cop's cop:' Wilkes-Barre marks police chief's retirement with surprise celebration

Sarah Scinto | WVIA News

Wilkes-Barre Police Chief Joseph Coffay is not a fan of surprises. But with his retirement coming on Monday, he endured one - a surprise celebration of his 35-year career with the department.

Wilkes-Barre police arrest suspect Michael Kolarik for brandishing a weapon at people during the No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre

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Wilkes-Barre police: Scranton man points gun at No Kings rally protesters on Public Square

Borys Krawczeniuk | WVIA News

Police arrested Michael Kolarik, of Scranton, on Saturday for allegedly pointing a gun at two women attending the anti-Trump rally on Wilkes-Barre Public Square.