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Sixth incident of trespass reported...

LAURELTON — State Police in Milton reported another incident of trespass at the former Laurelton Center in Hartley Township — the sixth report in 12 months.Trooper C. Knott, of the State Police Barracks in Milton, reported that three 18-year-old males from Montoursville were found on the property at 19200 Old Turnpike Road, Hartley Township. The property is a 266-acre vacant complex along Route 45 located in the western end of Union County.The summary charges of simple trespass were filed in the Mifflinburg office of District Judge Jeffrey Mensch. The incident occurred at 6:53 p.m.

Neighbor reacts to Ding Dong Ditch gone wrong

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Lackawanna County man is facing charges accused of kidnapping a pre-teen girl after a childhood prank where they knocked on his door and ran away.

It happened last week and police say she was held at gunpoint before finally escaping.

Police say a group of kids were playing "Ding-dong-ditch," in a Scranton neighborhood when one of the doors they knocked on turned terrifying.

Police say one of the kids was kidnapped and held at gunpoint, before she finally got free.

A knock at the door could mean many things.

Garage ruled a total loss after fire

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews battled a garage fire at an equipment rental service Friday night along Layton Road.

According to a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) press release, crews responded to the 700 block of Justus Boulevard at Powell's Sales Service and Rental for a reported structure fire just before 8:00 p.m.

When on-scene, Justus Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief Justin Stalica states that crews witnessed fire and smoke coming from one of the buildings on the five building property.

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