Tag Archives: York County court

Two murders, two Antonios and four Daves

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 trial began last … Continue reading →

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Canadian truck driver absconds

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 pre-trial conference Tuesday in York County court. Read the back … Continue reading →

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National Guard and Reserve recognize sheriff’s office

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 the second ESGR award for the sheriff’s department … Continue reading →

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In tepid water with the state police

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 Loganville. He wasn’t happy, she said. During … Continue reading →

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Sheriff’s daughter needs your help

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 Penny L. Blackwell, needs … Continue reading →

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Spencer Newcomer acquitted of murder/manslaughter

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Rick Lee

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. Newcomer maintained the shooting was in self-defense when Wintermyer … Continue reading →

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County courthouse stenos honored

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Rick Lee

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.  Wednesday, one steno realized too late that when she grabbed her shoes … Continue reading →

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Live coverage: Donald Kloch Sr. attempted homicide/attempted rape trial in York County court

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 fight with daughter’s alleged attacker Read … Continue reading →

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Judge predicts driverless cars will cut into DUI arrests within a decade

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Rick Lee

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 presides over the county’s DUI court. DUIs typically … Continue reading →

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Red Lion woman has driving problem, anger issues

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Rick Lee

 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 during her arrest and … Continue reading →

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