Officials in Harrisburg announced their newest initiative today to end illegal dumping with harsher penalties expected to be put in place.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harsher penalties were announced for illegal dumpers today as public works crews gave Bailey Street in Harrisburg some much-needed attention, clearing mounds of trash.“The reason though this time will be different, is we have the full cooperation of Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo and the Dauphin County court system,” Williams said.
The city worked with Chardo after realizing district judges were giving repeat violators light or no penalties at all. Chardo says all cases going forward will now be handled by Magisterial District Judge Marian Urrutia. “I can tell you Judge Urrutia is a constant professional and that she will listen to both sides and each will get a fair proceeding in these cases,” Chardo said.“The first offense is a summary offense, but the second or subsequent offense becomes misdemeanor automatically,” Chardo explained.
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