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Drunk Child Hospitalized After Failed Central PA Break-In: Police

A young boy— who somehow gained access to alcohol, got drunk, and attempted to break into someone’s home— has been hospitalized, police say.

Lancaster General Hospital

Lancaster General Hospital

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The Northern Lancaster County Regional police were called to a reported burglary in progress at a Warwick Township residence— only to arrive and fine the intoxicated child, according to a release by the department.

The homeowner had reported that the boy attempted to enter their home, damaging a screendoor and some plants, according to the release.

EMS was called to the scene to take the child to “Lancaster General Hospital for hospital-based care due to the age of the child and level of intoxication,” police say.

Juvenile criminal charges are pending the results of the police investigation.

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