Local landlord scheduled for trial

An April 30 summary trial has been scheduled for local landlord Rodney Hendricks, who faces up to $20,000 in fines in connection with a fire at the Marvin Gardens apartment complex, according to a local district judge's office.

Sixty citations were filed in February against Hendricks in connection with the November fire that caused damage to several apartments at the complex, 1010 S. Pugh St.

An investigation found that smoke alarms were lacking in the bedrooms of 46 apartments and in the common hall or stairway of eight buildings. It also found that carbon monoxide detectors were not in six buildings, according to the Centre County Code Administration.

The hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Magisterial District Judge Carmen Prestia's office. Magisterial District Judge Ronald Horner will preside.