Susquehanna County Detective and K-9 handler Justin Sprout takes on three police dogs in the K-9 demonstration – an event highlight at the National Night Out event held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Blue Ridge Park in New Milford. PHOTO BY RACHAEL MEADERS
National Night Out returned Aug. 5 to Blue Ridge Park in New Milford. The nationwide, annual event focuses on crime prevention and promotes safer communities.
Locally, National Night Out was hosted by Trehab and the Susquehanna County Sheriff’s Department with community organizations, scout groups,police and emergency services personnel.
PHOTOS BY RACHAEL MEADERS
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- Trehab’s booth at National Night Out warned “Don’t monkey around with drugs and alcohol.” Cassie Benscoter, of Trehab, hands out a prize to a lucky prize winner.
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- Sparky the Firedog joined National Night Out reminding everyone about fire safety.
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- Sparky the Firedog joined National Night Out reminding everyone about fire safety.
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- Endless Mountains Theatre Company’s Andrew Granick, Heather Considine and Kimberly Fisher ham it up in the ‘photo booth.’
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- At 14 weeks old, Echo was able to hit on the sent of marijuana, hidden under this box during the K-9 demonstration during National Night Out.
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- Echo, Susquehanna County’s newest K-9 officer is in training. County Detective Justin Sprout is the K-9 handler. PHOTOS BY RACHAEL MEADERS
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- Children & Youth Services handed out prizes to children at the event.
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- Boy Scout Troop 154 ran a game of ring toss.
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- Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Susquehanna County were on hand during National Night Out.
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- Susquehanna County Dairy Promotions dished out ice cream sundaes.
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- Maddie and Tom Ord get into the picture at Endless Mountains Theatre Company’s ‘photo booth.’
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- Chief Deputy Sheriff Jon Record demonstrates fingerprinting during National Night Out held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Blue Ridge Park in New Milford.
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