News & Updates
DA prosecutes Hutcherson for attempted murder and kidnapping
During a 33-hour-standoff in Lower Paxton Township, Hutcherson shot the mother of his young son in head, causing total loss of one eye. He then took the toddler son and an elderly woman as hostages. He fired on the police tactical teams during the standoff.
DA prosecutes in jury trial involving kidnapping of a 2-year-old stranger at gunpoint
Hammond refused to return the child during a five hour standoff on a hot day in Hall Manor
Joint investigative operation effectively identifies child predators attempting to exploit child victims
DA Chardo worked with the Pennsylvania State Police, the Derry Township Police Department, and Detectives from his office in this successful operation. (Above photograph from news conference--Zahriah Balentine, for PennLive).
Harrisburg man pleads guilty to attempted murder and arson in Governor's Residence firebombing
Cody Balmer's plea resulted in a sentence of 50 years of imprisonment with no parole eligibility until he serves at least 25 years in prison. (Photograph is news conference announcing his arrest-Ian Karbal/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)
Superior Court affirms Charles Williams conviction in published decision
DA Chardo tried the case before a jury and handled the appeal that resulted in a published Superior Court Opinion.
After investigation, DA Chardo finds shooting self-defense
As in any case, the review of the use of deadly force was limited to whether there was criminal liability.
DA Chardo retains longtime criminal defense attorney to head office Conviction Integrity Unit
DA Chardo created a Conviction Integrity Unit to ensure internal review of older cases previously adjudicated through the appellate process..
Calvin Purdie convicted of murder and setting house on fire to cover up crime
Trial Judge William T. Tully imposed a 60-year prison sentence for the murder and arson with no parole eligibility before his mid-sixties
District Attorney Fran Chardo confers Medal of Valor to two Lower Swatara officers
Officers Shea and Malott responded to a burglary call which turned out to be a kidnapping. They took brave actions which ultimately saved the victims life with grave risk to themselves.
DA Chardo tries case after which jury convicts Charles Williams of murder of the first degree and attempted murder
District Attorney Chardo handled the case on appeal resulting in a published Superior Court Opinion