A young person approaches a home, rings the doorbell (maybe knocks too) and runs. It's a centuries-old prank that at its best is a harmless annoyance for victims. You may know it by its playful names: ...

Ding-dong-ditch, the ring-and-run doorbell prank, is no joke and can escalate quickly with deadly consequences as it has in some parts of the country. Additionally, it's likely the juveniles ...