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Man in Police Custody After Standoff in Old Forge

Man in Police Custody After Standoff in Old Forge - Monday, January 25, 2010 at 9:45PM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Monday, Jan 25, 2010 @ 09:45pm EST
OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY - Pennsylvania State Police have taken a man into custody after a two hour standoff Monday afternoon in Lackawanna County.

The incident began around noon on Keiser Avenue in Old Forge.

Police say a man was seen walking in a wooded area with a gun. Old Forge, Scranton and Taylor Police responded to the scene. They took the man into custody after a lengthy negotiation.

The man was taken to a Scranton hospital for minor injuries. His name has not been released. Charges are pending.