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LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
B IRVINE ROW
CARUSLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 243-9400
Fax (717) 243-0026
West Shore (7171 766-8476
Shlppen,burg (717) 63G-5866
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GWEN ELAINE GLASSER.
Plaintitr
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO, %- -'--I--57'f CIVIL TERM
MARC ANTIIONY THOMAS-GLASSER.
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
AN9"NOW, this '~ay of August, 1996, upon presentation and consideration of the
within Petition, and upon finding that the plaintiff, Gwen Elaine Glasser, now residing at 120
Linden Drive. Apt. I A, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant, her minor son, Marc Anthony Thomas Glasser, the following
Temporary Order is entered,
The defendant, Marc Anthony Thomas-Glasser, (SSN: 097-64-4746}(DOB: 11119/80), is
a 15 year old minor temporarily residing at 9 William Pcnn Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, is hcreby cnjoincd from physically abusing the plaintiff, Gwen Elaine
Glasser, or from placing hcr in fcar of abuse.
The defendant is cnjoincd from harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing hcr
relatives.
The defendant is enjoincd from removing. damaging, dcstroying or selling any property
owncd by the plaintiff
A violation of this Order may subject the defendant to: i) arrest under 23 Pa.C.S.
~6113; ii) a private criminal complaint under 23 Pa.C.S. ~6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect
criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. ~6114, puuishable by imprisonment up to six months
and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil coutempt under 23 Pa.C.S. ~6114.1.
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Resumntion of co-residence on the nart of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nnllifv the
provisions of the court order.
~6113).
FOR JUVENILE DEFENDANTS:
This Order shall remain in cllcct until modified or terminated by the Court and can be
extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court tinds that the defendant has committed an
act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates risk of harm to the plaintitr
A HEARING SHALL BE HELl) ON HilS MATTER ON TIn: ..;lJ/,ri DAY OF
AUGUST, 1996, ATr:'/$ II.M., IN COURTROOM NO..i:, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURTHOUSE, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA.
The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees pending a further oruer after the
hearing.
The Cumberland County Sherift's Department shall attempt to make servIce at the
plaintiffs request and without pre-payment of fees, but service may be accomplished under any
applicable rule of Civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the otlice of the Prothonotary and forwarded to the Sheriff
for service. The Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant by mail.
The Lower Allen Township Police Department shall be provided with a certified copy of
this Order by the plaintiffs attorney, This Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency
where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable
cause that this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence
of the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made, under this section, the defendant shall be
taken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order. When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate district justice. (23 Pa.C.S.
In the event that an arrest is made, the arresting officer shall file a complaint with
the JUVENILE COURT. The provisions relating to detention shall be addressed to the on-
duty probation officer, and the matter shall be scheduled promptly for processing,
adjudication and disposition with the judge scheduled to deal with juvenile matters.
By the Court.
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Joan Carey
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Attorney for Plaintiff
GWEN ELAINE GLASSER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 96- 4.5"7'-1
CIVIL TERM
MARC ANTHONY THOMAS-GLASSER,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 Pa.C.S. ~6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff, Gwen Glasser, an adult individual residing at ] 20 Linden Drive, Apt.
]A, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The defendant, Marc Anthony Thomas-Glasser, (SSN: 097-64-4746)(DOB:
] 1/]9/80), is a 15 year old minor temporarily residing at 9 William Penn Drive, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, ] 70 1 ].
3. The defendant is the minor son of the plaintiff
4. Since approximately the summer, ] 995, the defendant has attempted to cause and
has intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff, has placed the
plaintiff in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury, and has knowingly engaged in a
course of conduct or repeatedly committed acts toward the plaintiff under circumstances which
have placed the plaintiff reasonable fear of bodily injury. This has included, but is not limited to,
the following specific instances of abuse:
a) On or about August 9, 1996, the defendant threatened the plaintiff saying,
"If you get me in trouble, \'11 fucking kill you." The plaintiff, fearing for her safety,
contactcd Holy Spirit Mental Health Unit and the dcfendant was involuntarily
committed, but released later the same day.
b) On or about August 7, 1996, the defendant attempted to kick the plaintiff
and when she grabbed his leg to stop him, the defendant said, "That's okay, mom.
I have another leg." and kicked the plaintifl'in the abdomen causing her to fall
backward over the coffee table. The plaintifl' telephoned the police, and later the
same day went to the emergency room of Harrisburg Hospital for treatment of her
injuries. The plaintiff sustained bruising and soreness about her leg and a
contusion to her abdominal wall as a result of this incident.
c) On or about July 3D, 1996, the defendant pushed the plaintiff in the
presence of a State Constable,
d) In or about the summer, 1995, the defendant threatened to stab the plaintiff
in her sleep, pushed and shoved her about causing her to fall to the floor, and tried
to pin her to the floor. The plaintifl' got away from the defendant and telephoned
the police for help. The plaintiff sustained sorzness and brush burns about her
knees as a result of this incident.
e) Since approximately the summer, 1995. the defendant has pushed and
shoved the plaintiff about at least once a month causing her to fall against walls,
and sometimes to fall to the floor. In addition, the defendant threatens to harm the
plaintiff on a daily basis saying, "I'm gonna kick your ass," and "I'm gonna knock
you on your ass." The plaintiff fears for her safety.
5. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant and that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff, and from harassing her relatives
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned by the plaintiff,
B. REIMBlJRSEMENT FOR COST OF CASE
8. The plaintitl' asks that the defendant be ordered to pay $25000 to Cumberland
County, one of Legal Services, Inc.'s funding sources as reimbursement lor the cost of litigating
this case. and that the defendant be assessed the $25.00 surcharge and any court costs if the case
goes to hearing.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act" of October
7, 1976.23 P.S. ~6101 m ~" as amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable COUlt to grant the
following relief:
A, Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
I. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff or from
placing her in fear of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from han.ssing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing her relatives, and
3, Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging, destroying or
selling property owned by the plaintiff
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the "Protection from
Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a period of one year:
I. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff or from
placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing her relatives.
3, Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging, destroying or
selling property owned by the plaintiff
4. Ordering the defendant to pay $25000 to Cumberland County, one
of Legal Services, Inc.'s funding sources as reimbursement for the cost of
The above-named plaintiff, Gwen Elaine Glasser, verities that the statements made in the
above Petition are true and correct. The plaintiff understands that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. *4904 relating to unsworn falsitication to authorities.
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GWEN ELAINE GLASSER,
Plaintifl.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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:'-JO 96-4574 CIVIL TERM
MARC ANTIIONY TIIOMAS-GLASSER,
Dcfendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINlIANCE
Thc plaintifl' movcs thc Court for an Order continuing gcnerally the hearing in the above-
captioncd casc on the grounds that:
I. A Tcmporary Protcction Ordcr was issucd by this Court on August 15, 1996,
scheduling a hcaring for Thursday, August 22. 1996, at 845 a.m.
2. Thc Cumbcrland County Sherill's Dcpartmcnt scrvcd the dcfcndant, thc plaintiff's
15 ycar-old minor son, with a ccrtificd copy of thc Tcmporary Protcction Order and Petition for
Protcction Order on August 15, 1996. at approximately 5:00 p.m., at 9 William Penn Drive in
Camp Hill. Pennsylvania.
3. On August 15. 1996. Legal Serviccs, Inc. staff contact cd Daniel J. Sodus of
SODUS & VERNEY and requcstcd that hc scrve as thc minor dcfendant's guardian ad litcm in
thc abovc-captioncd matt cr. Mr. Sodus agrccd to reprcsent thc defendant, and was provided with
a ccrtil1cd copy of thc Tcmporary Protcction Order and Pctition for Protcction Ordcr on that
datc. Thc defcndant contactcd Mr. Sodus al1cr he was scrvcd with thc Tcmporary Protcction
Ordcr and Pctition for Protcction Ordcr and agrccd to Mr. Sodus acting on his behalf
4. By agrccmcnt of thc partics and thcir respective counsel. the plaintil1's counsel
l1Ies this motion for general continuance to afl'ord the parties time to executc a Consent
Agrcement in the matter.
5. Thc plaintitl' rcqucsts that thc Tcmporary Protcction Ordcr rcmain in cffect for a
pcriod of one ycar or until further Ordcr of Court.
6. A certil1cd copy of the Ordcr for Continuancc will bc dclivered to thc Lower Allen
Township Police Dcpartment by thc attorney for thc plaintiff'.
WHEREFORE, thc plaintiff requcsts that the Court grant this Motion and continuc this
matter gcnerally, and that thc Tcmporary Protection Order rcmain in effcct for a pcriod of one
year or until further Order of Court.
Rcspectfully submitted,
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LEGAL SERVICES. INC.
8 Irvinc Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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GWEN ELAINE GLASSER,
Plaintiff
v.
MARC ANTHONY THOMAS-GLASSER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 96-4574 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
\~1~ay of August, 1996,
upon relation of Legal
Services that Daniel J. Sodus, Esq., has expressed a willingness to
serve pro bono as guardian ad litem for the minor Defendant in the
above-captioned matter, Daniel J. Sodus, Esq., is appointed
guardian ad litem for the Defendant.
Joan Carey, Esq.
Legal Services, Inc.
a Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Daniel J. Sodus, Esq.
7 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
Guardian ad litem for
Defendant
Marc Anthony Thomas-Glasser
9 William Penn Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Defendant
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