The York County Judicial Center is seen on Monday, April 15 2019. In 2017, there were 117 protection-from-abuse cases that ended with a final order granted after a hearing before a judge in York County. Judges denied 49 final orders. Meanwhile, 378 cases ended with a stipulation or agreement between the parties.
Ed Mahon / PA Post
Ed Mahon / PA Post
The York County Judicial Center is seen on Monday, April 15 2019. In 2017, there were 117 protection-from-abuse cases that ended with a final order granted after a hearing before a judge in York County. Judges denied 49 final orders. Meanwhile, 378 cases ended with a stipulation or agreement between the parties.
(Harrisburg) — The York County District Attorney is investigating a county judge who allegedly nearly ran over a police officer during a traffic incident.
Court records show York City Police issued Common Pleas Judge Matthew Menges a citation for refusing to comply with a traffic order.
According to the York Daily Record and York Dispatch, Officer Alexander Nova was rerouting traffic near the York County Judicial Center to make way for an ambulance.
He wrote in the citation that Menges “proceeded to travel after instructed not to, almost ran me over.”
The citation was withdrawn the same day it was issued, by request of the District Attorney’s office.
Prosecutors said in a statement they plan to complete an independent and thorough review.
The DA’s office declined to comment or explain further.
Menges, who was sworn-in as judge this month, could not be reached for comment.
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