Dan Nephin

Lancaster

Breaking News Reporter at LNP

Public safety/crime trends reporter @lancasteronline. Runner. Reader. Beer drinker. I like good stories.

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Ex-Lancaster County constable pleads no contest in vehicle tracking device case

2 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

A former Lancaster County constable accused of placing a tracking device on a Leola man’s vehicle has pleaded no contest to a stalking charge. Shaun Sponagle, 57, of Lititz, entered the plea Tuesday and was sentenced to probation for two years. A harassment charge was dropped. While not an admission of guilt, a no-contest plea is considered a conviction. Sponagle acknowledged that prosecutors had enough evidence for a jury to convict him had the case gone to trial.
Pa. EMS opens new headquarters, honors lifesaving efforts during EMS Week

2 weeks ago | ems1.com | Dan Nephin

By Dan NephinLNPLANCASTER, Pa. —George Kaloustian and Kelly Signor were on hand Wednesday to help celebrate Lancaster EMS’ new Lancaster city headquarters. Both survived heart attacks thanks to the life-saving efforts of first responders from Lancaster County’s largest emergency medical services provider along with police and firefighters.
Lancaster EMS celebrates new Lancaster city headquarters

2 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

George Kaloustian and Kelly Signor were on hand Wednesday to help celebrate Lancaster EMS’ new Lancaster city headquarters. Both survived heart attacks thanks to the life-saving efforts of first responders from Lancaster County’s largest emergency medical services provider along with police and firefighters.
Woman hit Spooky Nook official with tripod: East Hempfield police

2 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

A Cumberland County woman is facing charges after police say she hit a basketball official with a tripod at a Spooky Nook Sports event earlier this month. Taylor Hair, 32, is charged with assault on a sports official and disorderly conduct for the May 4 incident that occurred the day before her birthday. She is free on $30,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing June 27. She did not have an attorney listed on her criminal docket Wednesday.
Lancaster County Judge Ashworth to retire after 26 years on the bench

2 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

Lancaster County Judge David Ashworth will retire in January after 26 years on the bench. “I have seven grandchildren and I've done what I wanted to do,” said the East Hempfield Township resident who turns 70 on Sunday. “I've been able to have a very satisfying career.”Ashworth told the county’s board of judges of his decision last week and notified Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd on Monday. The court calendar year ends Jan.
2018 Lancaster City Hall arsonist facing drug, weapons charges in latest arrests

3 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

A Lancaster city man who spent more than three years in federal prison for his part in setting fire to Lancaster City Hall’s front doors and a city vehicle in May 2018 is facing drugs and weapons charges. Dwain London Jr., 36, was arrested Wednesday at a Manor Township house where Lancaster County Drug Task Force detectives found him in possession of just more than an ounce of cocaine, 10 oxycodone pills, $1,030 in cash, and a loaded 9mm semiautomatic pistol, according to charging documents.
8 men graduate Lancaster County's drug court; program judge turns over reins

3 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

Luke Grady drank away two potential careers — the military and being a state police trooper. Crystal meth derailed much of Edward Charles Klugh’s life. He lost his best friend by stealing $7 from him. But it was enough to buy a hit. On Thursday, Grady, 27, and Klugh, 63, were among eight people to graduate from Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas’ Adult Drug Court program.
Little-used legal tool provides noncriminal protection for people sexually assaulted

3 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

The Pennsylvania court system recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of a little-used legal tool for victims of sexual assaults. A sexual violence protection order (SVPO) allows victims to seek protection from further abuse, even if no criminal charges are filed. But not many people are aware of the order. Only 40 SVPOs have been filed in Lancaster County from January 2020 through Thursday morning, according to data from the county’s prothonotary office.
No death penalty in former Lancaster man's retrial for 2010 Columbia killing

3 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

A Lancaster city man sentenced to death in 2012 for fatally shooting a hip-hop musician in Columbia two years earlier is getting a new trial, and he won’t face the death penalty. Jakeem Towles, 35, will be retried after a federal judge ruled that one of Towles’ appeals attorneys was ineffective for failing to raise the issue that Towles’ trial attorney was ineffective.
Little-used legal tool provides non-criminal protection for people sexually assaulted

3 weeks ago | lancasteronline.com | Dan Nephin

The Pennsylvania court system recently launched a campaign to raise awareness of a little-used legal tool for victims of sexual assaults. A sexual violence protection order (SVPO) allows victims to seek protection from further abuse, even if no criminal charges are filed. But not many people are aware of the order. Only 40 SVPOs have been filed in Lancaster County from January 2020 through Thursday morning, according to data from the county’s prothonotary office.