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WILKES-BARRE — Shirley Leono, 52, of South Welles Street, was arrested for intoxication from alcohol.

Leono struck a light pole on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard and fled the scene. A witness followed Leono.

Officers contacted Leono outside her residence, where she showed signs of intoxication from alcohol. Leono was arrested and transported to the Luzerne County DUI Center where a legal breath test was administered.

Charges are expected to be filed in District Court.

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By Melanie Mizenko

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