HAZLETON, PA – A man was taken into custody early Friday after allegedly attempting to break into multiple apartments on South Washington Street.
Anthony Liene, 31, was arrested at 12:16 a.m. after officers responded to reports of a suspect trying to gain entry into residences and removing window screens.
Police determined Liene was not a resident of the complex and had no authorization to be on the property.
During a search following his arrest, officers discovered drug paraphernalia in his possession.
Liene was transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment.
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