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Man hides in tree after chase

A high-speed chase through two counties ended in Scranton

SCRANTON, Pa. — A high-speed chase through two counties kept police busy Wednesday night.

The chase started late Wednesday in Wilkes-Barre and ended early Thursday morning in Scranton after officials received information that a man was traveling to reportedly shoot up a home. 

Officials followed the suspect, later identified as Steven Brannigan, 33. Brannigan attempted a traffic stop and then stopped at Mulberry Street and North Irving Avenue, where he fled on foot.

Police tell Newswatch 16 they found Brannigan hiding in a tree outside a home on Schultz Court.

Brannigan is charged with receiving stolen property, fleeing and eluding, terroristic threats, and harassment. He is locked up in the Lackawanna County Prison.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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