Lynda Hoban, Hughestown Crime Watch president, kicked off the program on streat gang awareness and identification.
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Lynda Hoban, Hughestown Crime Watch president, kicked off the program on streat gang awareness and identification.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Hughestown residents heard a program given by Luzerne County Detective Chris Lynch, who has over 30 years experience in law enforcement.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Hughestown residents heard a program given by Luzerne County Detective Chris Lynch, who has over 30 years experience in law enforcement.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Hughestown officer Jessica Bartalotta represented the department during the program on gangs sponsored by the Hughestown Crime Watch.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Hughestown officer Jessica Bartalotta represented the department during the program on gangs sponsored by the Hughestown Crime Watch.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Luzerne County Detective Chris Lynch, went over crimes committed by local gangs.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Luzerne County Detective Chris Lynch, went over crimes committed by local gangs.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Hughestown Borough Chaplin Billy Brodbeck offered prayer prior to the start of the program on gangs in northeast Pennsylvania.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Hughestown Borough Chaplin Billy Brodbeck offered prayer prior to the start of the program on gangs in northeast Pennsylvania.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

HUGHESTOWN – The Hughestown Crime Watch hosted a street gang awareness and how to identify a gang or gang members.

Luzerne Co. Det. Chris Lynch served as principal speaker for the event. Lynda Hoban is the Crime Watch president.