Sheriff, Adams County

Jury awards $5 million to ousted Adams County Sheriff’s Office leaders
A federal jury on Tuesday awarded more than $5 million to four former high-ranking Adams County Sheriff’s Office employees who said former Sheriff Richard Reigenborn forced them to resign in 2019 because they had supported his opponent in the election, their attorney said.
Current sheriff, deputies sue Adams County, say politics led to their firing
Adams County Sheriff Gene Claps and some current and former Adams deputies are suing county commissioners over what they claim were politically motivated firings by previous Sheriff Rick Reigenborn.
Federal jury awards Colorado sheriff, deputies over $5M in First Amendment lawsuit
A federal jury awarded over $5 million to a sheriff and three deputies who accused the former sheriff of supporting a different candidate for sheriff in 2018.
Sheriff and deputies awarded $5M in 1st Amendment retaliation case
"Sheriff Reigenborn admitted that he looked at who donated to the other campaigns because that’s public information," attorney Iris Halpern said.
Adams County sheriff, current and former deputies, win $5 million judgment for wrongful termination by predecessor
A federal jury found former Adams County Sheriff Rick Reigenborn was political and punitive and violated the First Amendment when he fired four top commanders because they supported his opponent.
Adams County woman convicted of second-degree murder in boyfriend’s death
A 29-year-old Adams County woman was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of her boyfriend, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Ashley Elizabeth White ...
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Paul Royer launches campaign in contested Adams County judicial race
Attorney Paul Royer has formally launched his Republican campaign for Adams County Court of Common Pleas Judge, challenging ...
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Rep. Torren Ecker announces campaign for judge in the Adams County Court of Common Pleas
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R-193) announced that he will be running for a spot on the bench of the Court of Common Pleas in ...
Police warn of jury duty, gift card scam targeting Adams County residents
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Police and court officials are warning residents county-wide about a jury duty scam. Scammers ...
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Adams County court officials warn residents about jury duty phone scam targeting community
Court officials issued a warning that a jury duty scam is targeting Adams County residents, according to a news release on Friday morning. Court officials warn that scammers are targeting ...
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Sheriff: Taneytown man taken into custody in Maryland on Hamilton Township drug charges
A Taneytown man taken into custody in Maryland on an Adams County arrest warrant for drug charges now faces additional ...
Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student
An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has been ordered jailed without bail.
Detroit man to stand trial for assault on police officer
A 19-year-old Detroit man accused of dragging a police officer while fleeing on the city's west side last month has been ...