Students charged with alcohol consumption released to parents
On Sept. 23, police said a juvenile suspect was located at York High School football game at around 7:19 p.m. and was found to have been drinking alcohol. He was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and released to his mother. In a related incident at the high school, police said an officer was notified of a student who appeared to be “having trouble.” The officer made contact with the suspect, who was vomiting into a garbage can, smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage, and was unable to keep his balance. The suspect admitted to consuming an unknown amount of alcohol, according to police, and was issued an ordinance citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor. The juvenile was released to his father.
Student admits to drinking alcohol before Homecoming dance
On Sept. 24, an officer was notified by the dean of students at York High School that she believed a student was under the influence of alcohol. The officer met with the suspect, who police said later admitted to consuming wine before the homecoming dance. The suspect was cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor and released to his father.
Man accused of DUI injures officer while resisting
On Sept. 25, Gregory Garber, 58, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Route 83 and North Avenue at around 11:38 p.m. Police said that subsequent to an accident, Garber was found to be DUI. He was taken into custody and transported to the Police Department, where he reportedly grabbed an officer, causing a laceration on the wrist, resisted arrest, and attempted to backhand another officer. Garber was charged with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer, attempted battery, DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Victim who videotaped kids claims one child’s mother slapped her
On Sept. 24, a victim in the 400 block of S. Spring told police she yelled at kids who were climbing in a tree and then videotaped them. The suspect, who was the mother of one of the children, then confronted the victim. The victim stated the suspect knocked the phone out of her hand and slapped her. The suspect denied slapping the victim. All parties agreed to stay away from each other and for the victim to call the property company the next time the kids are climbing the trees or causing damage.
