Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams
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When Seconds Count . . . (updated)
At least for one York County man, REACT meant being arrested! Tim, Unit 39, observered a man in the Market Square Shopping Center parking lot behaving very strangely. He was trying to use what looked like a house key to unlock his car, even though the driver's side window was down. Tim's dad used a cell phone to call 911 and and Tim gave dispatchers a description of the car and the license tag as well as what he was observing. They wathced the man drive around the parking lot in circles. A unit from Southern Regional Police arrived and Officer Kathleen Ames-Brooker struggled with the man but finally manged to take him into custody. Way to go Tim and Officer Ames-Brooker.
York County REACT takes part in Peachbottom Drill
Units from York County REACT will be taking part in the Peachbottom Nuclear plant emergency drill on April 23, 2008. Stan Walters (Unit 56), team President will be one of the RACES operators at a township EOC.
Team President Stan Walters
elected as RI Board Vice Chair
The annual Winter Board meeting is over and there is big news. York County REACT Team President Stan Walters was elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of REACT International, Inc.
"I was asked to fill a vacancy on the Board. I did not set out to do more than start a new team. I had no idea I would end up as Vice Chairman. But I am greatful for the confidence of the Board or Directors and will strive to serve to the best of my ability." Stan Walters
Southern Regional Police Press Release
Nature of Incident:
Aggravated Assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance, and driving while license was suspended DUI related.
Date:
07/07/2008 Location:
Market Square Shopping Center
540 S. Main St
Shrewsbury Borough
Person Involved:
Ronald Albert DOVE, age 43
W. Clearview Rd
Glen Rock , PA
Incident Summary: Southern Regional Police were dispatched to the above location for a report of an intoxicated subject getting into a car and attempting to drive. Officer Kathleen Ames-Brooker arrived and DOVE was driving the car in circles in the parking lot. The car was stopped and DOVE was uncooperative. During the arrest DOVE kicked the officer several times injuring the officer's hand. The officer was treated at an emergency department and DOVE was charged with the above offenses and taken to central booking for arraignment after he refused the blood alcohol test. DOVE was committed to YCP in lieu of $25,000 bail.