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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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