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JQuan McGhee for judge in, oh, about 2031
JQuan McGhee is six years closer to his dream of becoming a judge in York County’s Court of Common Pleas. That puts him in eighth grade when school starts this fall. I wrote a story about JQuan when he...
View ArticleRed Lion woman has driving problem, anger issues
A woman whose car was stopped by York City Police for a summary noise violation and an obstructed license plate will spend three to 23 months in York County Prison after she kicked two officers...
View ArticleJudge predicts driverless cars will cut into DUI arrests within a decade
During a recess in a vehicular assault trial, York County Judge John S. Kennedy and attorneys from the trial recently discussed the status of DUI arrests, prosecutions and convictions. Kennedy...
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Live coverage: Donald Kloch Sr. attempted homicide/attempted rape trial in...
Donald M. Kloch Sr. of Peach Bottom Township is on trial in York County Common Pleas Court this week. He is charged with attempted rape and attempted murder. Read previous coverage: Father testifies to...
View ArticleCounty courthouse stenos honored
From the fourth floor on up in the seven-story York County Judicial Center, courthouse stenographers almost constantly are seen hurrying through the hallways carrying their steno machines. ...
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Spencer Newcomer acquitted of murder/manslaughter
Spencer “Lee” Newcomer, 43, who shot and killed his Springettsbury Township neighbor, David Wintermyer, 47, on June 10, 2012, after an ongoing feud, was acquitted of all charges Friday, March 15....
View ArticleSheriff’s daughter needs your help
I’ve known Sheriff Rich Keuerleber since he was a skinny deputy. He has never struck me as a man who asks for help. But, Kerilee, the daughter of the sheriff and Kristi Keuerleber, secretary for Judge...
View ArticleIn tepid water with the state police
A recent headline topping one of my stories read: Trooper admits lying to rape suspect. My boss got a call from Lt. Fred Hess, station commander for the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in...
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National Guard and Reserve recognize sheriff’s office
York County Sheriff Rich Keuerleber recently accepted the Seven Seals Award on behalf of the sheriff’s office from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense committee. It is...
View ArticleCanadian truck driver absconds
Charged with aggravated assault for endangering police officers after allegedly stealing an empty gasoline tanker trailer and going on a wild chase, Marc C.J. Chartier failed to appear for his...
View ArticleTwo murders, two Antonios and four Daves
In a strange twist of fate, this week I am covering two trials – one in Courtroom No. 1 before Judge Gregory M. Snyder and one in Courtroom No. 2 before Judge Craig T. Trebilcock. Antonio Wormley’s...
View ArticleCharges dropped in one of two rape cases against York man
One of the two rape cases against a York man has been dismissed from York County court, the man’s attorney said Tuesday. Clarence Crespo, 34, remains in state prison after a jury convicted him on rape...
View ArticleHome invasion sentencing and a plea in York County court
Here are a couple of court dates of note from York County court on Friday. Chad Miller, who was charged in connection with a home invasion in Chanceford Township, was sentenced for his role. Miller...
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Candidates for the 2015 judicial race
York County voters will elect two new judges to the York County Court of Common Pleas in 2015. The elections will fill vacancies on the bench left by retirements. Candidates who have announced so far...
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