Caught on cam: Man breaks into Lebanon City Hall during Halloween festivities

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - People in Downtown Lebanon got a scare the weekend before Halloween when a man started breaking into Lebanon City Hall.

Video footage of the incident shows the suspect was dressed up as well.

It happened on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Lebanon police say the suspect is David Gordon.

Gordon allegedly broke through a pair of doors, knocked over a podium inside the building and proceeded to punch several holes in it.

The 911 caller said the man had a large stick.

Court documents show he is facing one count of breaking and entering, vandalism and processing criminal tools.

Police say officers have encountered Gordon in the past. Warren County Jail records indicate he’s been booked six times in the last seven years.

Gordon’s arraignment has not been set.

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