Ghost Chasers Busted After Haunted Hunt

SALEM, Mass. -- Three would-be ghost busters appeared in court in Salem Wednesday after trespassing on old hospital grounds that the men believe are haunted.

NewsCenter 5's Jack Harper reported that Matthew Selecky, Matthew Doherty and Ron Gordon took a video camera to the old Danvers State Hospital.

"Many people have said that it was haunted, and we just wanted to check it out. We got caught for trespassing," Selecky said.

The three men were arraigned on trespassing charges. Each admits a fascination with ghosts and believes there are spirits at the hospital.

"It really gives you the chills. There is a house that we walked by and it caught our attention right away. You felt a cold breeze coming by the house, and you just felt like you weren't supposed to be there," Doherty said.

"Danvers State Hospital has posted no trespassing. If you go up there, you will be arrested. There is 24-hour security. The state police barracks is right across the street. It is a very dangerous environment," Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Byron Rizzos said.

"Our family has to deal with all this. I have a little girl. For an hour and a half of fun, to come here and get embarrassed and let our family see this. No, it wasn't worth it," Gordon said.

The three men were sent home after $50 fines and $50 in court costs. They said that they wouldn't go back.