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MICHELLE R. KRESS,
Plaintiff
IN 11fE COURT OF cot.M>N PLEAS OF
v.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 94 - CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
DWAYNE E. KRESS.
Defendant
AND NOW. this
TF1oIPORARY PROTECTIVE 0RImR
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.) M day of ~, 1994,
upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that the plaintiff,
Michelle R. Kress, now residing at 650 North College Street, Lot II, Carlisle,
CUmberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and present danger of abuse from
the defendant, Dwayne E. Kress, the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Dwayne E. Kress, currently incarcerated in the CUmberland
County Prison, Carlisle, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress, or placing her in fear of
abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence located at 650
North College Street, Lot 11, Carlisle, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania, a
residence which is owned solely by the plaintiff.
The defendant is hereby notified that if he resides in the plaintiff's
domicile contrary to this Order, he may be in indirect criminal contempt which
is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or by a sentence of up to six
months in jail and any other appropriate punishment. Resumption of co-residence
on the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the provisions of
the court order directing the defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct or indirect
contact with the plaintiff including but not limited to, telephone and written
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children.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the plaintiff and
froD harassing the plaintiff's family, or the minor children.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's place of employment
and the day care facilities of the minor children.
The defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging, destroying or selling
any property owned jointly by the parties or solely by the plaintiff.
Temporary custody of Shane G. Kress and Shannon R. Kress, is hereby awarded
to the plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered in this
case. A hearing shall be held on this matter on , the 13 ~daY of April, 1994,
at q: .?D ~.. in Courtroom NO.;',! ( CUmberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed in foraa pauperis pending a further order after
the hearing.
The CUmberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to make service
at the plaintiff's request, but service may be accomplished under any applicable
rule of Civil Procedure.
The Carlisle Police Department will be provided with a certified copy of
this Order by the plaintiff's attorney. This Order shall b~ 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
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that court is unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 P.S. 8 6113).
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MICHELLE R. KRESS,
Plaintiff
IN nm COURT OF cot.M>N PLEAS OF
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 94 - CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
DWAYNE E. KRESS,
Defendant
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action promptly after this Petition,
Order and Notice are served, by appearing personally or by attorney at the
hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or
objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the Court may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Petition or
for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE nns PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, 00 TO OR TELEI'tIONE nm OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO
FIND our WHERE YOU CAN GET LOOAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUN'lY COURTIiOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
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MICHELLE R. KRESS,
Plaintiff
IN 'l1iE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 94 - CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION PROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
DWAYNE E. KRP.sS,
Defendant
PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDIlR
AND CUSTODY
RELIEF llNDllR 11fE PROTECl'ION PROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 P.S. g 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff is an adult individual whose permanent address is 650
North College Street, Lot II, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The defendant is an adult individual who is currently incarcerated
in the CUmberland County Prison, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. The defendant is the husband of the plaintiff and the father of her
children.
4. Since approximately December, 1989, the defendant has attempted to
cause and has Intent ionally, knowingly, or reckless Iy caused bodily injury to the
plaintiff and by physical menace has placed the plaintiff in fear of imminent
serious bodily injury. This has included but is not limited to the following
specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about March 27, 1994, the defendant ripped off the
plaintiff's underwear, tried to force her to have sexual
intercourse with him, struck her about her head, face, back
and shoulder several times with his fist, grabbed her by the
neck, and pushed her backward onto the couch. The defendant
then grabbed the plaintiff, who had her two year-old baby on
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her lap, by her feet and pulled her off of the couch onto the
floor where she fe lion top of the baby. The defendant kicked
the plaintiff In the stomach twice and threatened to kill her.
The plaintiff filed a report with the Carlisle Police
Department the following day. The defendant was charged with
simple assault, arrested, and taken to the CUmberiand COunty
Prison. A preliminary hearing was held before District
Justice Correal on March 30, 1994, at 10:45 a.m. The charges
were bound over for trial.
b. On or about March 24, 1994, the defendant siapped the
plaintiff across the face, spat in her face twice and kept the
plaintiff and her children awake through the night by
screaming and yelling at her.
c. In or about late August or early September, 1991, the
defendant pushed and shoved the plaintiff about when she tried
to leave the home, blocked the doorway with his body, grabbed
her by her arms, and threw her to the fioor onto her stomach.
When the plaintiff tried to get up the defendant kicked her on
the right side of her head and face. The plaintiff sustained
a bruised, swollen and bloodied eye, a laceration to her face,
and a headache and blurred vision for several days as a result
of this incident.
d. In or about June, 1990, the defendant shoved the plaintiff,
who was 7 months pregnant, to the floor, and fell on top of
her jamming his knee into her belly. The plaintiff sustained
soreness about her abdomen as a result of this incident.
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Since approximately December, 1989, the defendant has abused
the plaintiff in ways including but not limited to pushing,
shoving, kicking, punching, slapping, and restraining her.
Throughout their relationship the defendant demanded that the
plaintiff submit to sexual intercourse with him against her
will by threatening her with physical violence if she did not
comply, then physically abusing the plaintiff if he did not
reach orgasm. During these incidents the plaint i ff often
sustained bleeding, bruising, and swelling about her genitals
as a result of the defendant's mistreatment of her.
S. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in immediate
and present danger of abuse from the defendant should he return to the home and
that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except for the limited purpose of
discussing the parties' children.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the plaintiff's family or the
minor children.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained from entering
her place of employment and the day care facilities of the minor children.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or
solely by the plaintiff.
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B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
10. The mobile home from which the plaintiff is asking the COurt to
exclude the defendant is owned in the name of Michelle R. Kress.
11. The plaintiff currently has no place to stay with her children except
the marital home, and the defendant has friends in the area with whom he can
stay.
12. The plaintiff desires possession of the mobile home so as to give the
greatest degree of continuity to the lives of the children.
C. SUPPORT
13. The defendant has a duty to support the plaintiff and the minor
chi ldren.
14. The defendant is employed at Varsity Volkswagen in Carlisle, and
makes an hourly wage of $6.50.
15. The plaintiff currently has no income to provide for her minimal
needs and those of her chi Idren unt i I such time 88 a support order can be
obtained by filing at the Domestic Relations Office.
16. The plaintiff intends to petition for support within two weeks of the
issuance of a protective order.
D. STArns TO PIKY'F.FJ'\ IN FORMA PAUPERIS
17. The plaint i ff does not have funds available to pay the fees for
filing and service of this lawsuit.
E. 'J'OO'ORARY CUSTODY
18. The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following children:
NlIIIe
Present Residence
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Shane G. Kress
650 North College Street,
Carlisle, PA
650 North College Street,
Carlisle, PA
Lot 11 3 years old
D.O.B. August 27, 1990
Lot 11 22 months
D.O.B. June 2, 1992
Shannon R. Kress
Shane O. Kress was born out of wedlock; Shannon R. Kress was not.
The children are presently in the custody of the plaintiff, Michelle R.
Kress, who resides at 650 North COllege Street, Lot II, Carlisle, CUaberland
COunty, Pennsylvania.
During the children's lives they have resided with the following persons
and at the following addresses:
lillB Addresses ~
Plaintiff 650 North College Street, Lot 11 March 28, 1994
Carlisle, PA to the present
Plaintiff and 650 North COllege Street, Lot 11 August 27, 1990
defendant Carlisle, PA to March 28, 1994
The mother of the children is Michelle R. Kress, currently residing at 650
North COllege Street, Lot II, Carlisle, CUmberland COunty, Pennsylvania.
She is married.
The father of the children is Dwayne E. Kress, who is currently
incarcerated in the CUmberland County Prison, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
He is married.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
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Relationship
Shane O. Kress
Shannon R. Kress
her son
her daughter
19. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any litigation
concerning custody of the above mentioned children in this or any other COurt.
20. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning
these children pending before a court in this or any other jurisdiction.
21. The plaintiff does not know of any person not s party to this action
who has physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation
rights with respect to the children.
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22. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be met
if custody is temporarily granted to the plaintiff pending a hearing in this
matter because:
a. The plaintiff is a fit parent who can best take
care of the children.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for
the children.
c. The defendant has demonstrated by his abuse of
alcohol, his violent temper, and erratic behavior that
he is unstable and irresponsible as a caretaker for the
children.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act"
of October 7, 1976,23 P.S. ft 6101 et seQ., as amended, the plaintiff prays this
Honorable Court to grant the following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protect ion from Abuse
Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and/or placing her in fear of abuse;
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff or the minor children
including, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of discussing
the parties' children;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
family and the minor children;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the piaintiff's
place of employment or the day care facilities of the minor
children;
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or se I ling property joint ly owned by the part ies or
soleiy by the plaintiff;
6. Granting possession of the mobile home located at 650
North College Street, Lot II, Carlisle, CUmberland County,
Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the exclusion of the
defendant pending a final order in this matter;
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any residence
the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself;
8. Granting temporary custody of the minor children, Shane
G. Kress and shannon R. Kress, to the plaintiff, and
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:
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and/or placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff or the minor children
inCluding, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of discussing
the parties' children.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
family and the minor children.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintiff's
place of employment and/or the day care faci Ii ties of the
minor children.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or sell ing property joint ly owned by the part ies or
solely by the plaintiff.
6. Granting possession of the mobile home located at 650
North College Street, Lot II, Carlisle, CUmberland County,
Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the exclusion of the
defendant.
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any residence
the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
8. Granting support to the plaintiff and the minor children
in the amount of $50.00 per week payable to the plaintiff in
the form of a check or money order, mailed to her residence.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and served without
payment of costs, pending a further order at the hearing, and that a certified
copy of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Carlisle Police Department
with jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
Respectfully submitted,
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CUSTODY UNOOR PmNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
23. The allegations of Count 1 above are incorporated herein as if fully
aet forth.
24. The best interest and permanent weifare of the children will be
served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as set forth in Paragraph 22 of the
Petition.
~RE, pursuant to 23 P.S. g 5301 ~ ~., and other applicable rules
and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to award custody of the minor
children to her.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
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Joan ey
Philip C. Briganti
Attorneys for Piaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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The above-named plaintiff, Michelle R, Kress, verifies that the statements
made in the above Pet i tion are true and correct. The plaint iff understands that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, c.S. I 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ,y';lL}/9Y
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
CCMolONWEAL'llI OF PENNSYLVANIA I
COUNl'Y OF CUoIBERLAND
In The Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 94-1631 Civil Term
Temporary Protective Order
Protection from Abuse and Custody
Petition for Protective Order and
Custody
Michelle R. Kress
VS
Dwayne E. Kress
Harry King
, ~~~I~ Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law, says,
Temporary Protective Order Protection From Abuse
that he served the within & Custody, Petition for Protective Order & Custody
upon Dwayne E. Kress
, the defendant, at 6: 25
o'clock
P.M. EST / ~l< on the
31
day of
March
, 1994 at
730 Franklin Street, Carlisle
, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, by handing to Dwayne E. Kress
Temporary Protect~ve Order protect~on ~'rom Abuse
a true and attested copy of the'i Custody, Petition for Protective Order ~ Custod
and at the same time directing
his
attention to the contents thereof and
the "Notice to Plead" endorsed thereon.
Sheriff's CostSI
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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R. Thomas ine, Sheriff
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Sworn and subscribed to before Ire
this _~J ! day of ~
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Deputy Snerif
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CASH OR NOMINAL BAIL BOND
CERTIFICATION OF BAIL
AND DISCHARGE
POUCl:. CASE NO
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CQMl.lONWlALTU vs (~Idin Name and Adl:teuJ
CHAROEl51
CO' TERM. NO 1631 Civil 1994
DATE OF CUARGEtSI
lMayne E. Kress
141 N. Bedford St.
Carlisle PA 1701
lli ROR (no surety) 0 Nominal Ball
o Ball (Iotal amount set, II any) $
o Condllions 01 R,l,ase (aside Irom a"""",1og at court when required.)
Defendant shall coop1y with prior
Protective Order of O::lurt.
O::lntenpt
(Violation of Protection
from AbuBe Order)
DAtE AND '~E
4/28/94 - 9:30 A.M.
TO: Iil Delenlion Cente.
I hereby cn.tily that sulllclent bail has been entered
13 By the defendant
DOn behall 01 the defendant by:
(attach addendum, if necessary)
SECURITY OR SURETY IIF ANY)
o Cash in lull amount of ball
o Percentage cash ball
o Money furnished by
o Defendant
o 3rd Party
JUDGE OR ISSUING AUTHORITY
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INtPo" M:t1Jp 0/ &nIrJ ILlane No}
. Refund of cash ball will be made within 2C days after
final disposition, (Pn.RCr.P.40 15(b))
. Refund of all other types of ball will be made promptly after
20 days following final disposition. (PnRCr,P.4015(a))
. Bring Cash Bail Receipt 10 CIe.k of Coort.
Hon. Geo
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DISCHARGE THE ABOVE.NAMED DEFENDANT FIlOM CUSTODY IF
DETAINED FOR NO OTIlER CAUSE THAN THE ABOVE STATED.
Given under my hand and lhe Olllclnl Seal of this Coort.
APPEARANCE OR BAIL BOND
THIS BONO tS VALID FOR THE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS AND UNTIL
FULL AND FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CASE INCLUDING FINAL
DISPOSITION OF ANY PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR
APPEAL TIMELY FILED IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES,
this 25th
day of April
~~f:;R'~ty.
. 19-94.
(SEAL)
Frothy.
WE. THE UNDERSIGNED. defendant and surety, our successors. heirs and assigns. aro jointly and severallv bound to pay to the
Commonwealth 01 Pennsylvania the sum 01 ROR dolla.s ($ RnR I,
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR BAIL CONDITIONS
TO BE USED ONLY FOR PERCENTAGE CASH BAIL:
Tho undersigned about to become Surety in the cose cited herein. being duly sworn (or affirmed), deposes and says:
1. I reside at
and my occupation is
my phone number is
_ and I wo.k for
2. I have no undisposed 01 criminal cases against me pending
in tho Courts 01 the aforesaid County, except us follows:
3. I am not SUrety on any bond of any kind except as follows:
OAll AMOUNT DEFENDANT
4. I have carefully read lhe foregoing olfidavit and know It is
true nnd correct
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE BAIL
The tal/owing (1Clmowlcdgomcnt is also appIicablo . J ~
II """'entago Cash Bail is used, ~~ _1....~
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THIS BOND SIGNED ON ~r 1 25. to..94._
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SicJrled and [Icj.(,nowledgcd before me this
25th ~1yol APril
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Signature 01 Surety (May be /londSmlln, Ba,1 Agency, or priwte
indiVIdual CJ( CJ(!JatllrotiellJ, Excepl wher1 delendant is relensed on his
own roco!JllizDIlCe (Ron J, this must be si!Jrled ill a" bail situations,
itJctudin!J nominal ba,l.
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CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
(POUCE)
DISTRICT JUSTICE
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT NO.
A 95951
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEFENDANT: VS.
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Duane Fmiard Kress
141 NBedforcl St ,,;
Carlisle Pa 17013 JY,Zttr
Cauc,Male,DOB 06-27-65;Jh~
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ADDRESS
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do hereby state:
(I) tiC] I accuse the above named defendant. who lives at the address set forlh above or.
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o his nickname or popular designation is unknown to me and, Iherefore, I have designated him herein as John
Doe: with violating the penal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at 650 N Collel!.e St lot #11
(Placr - fW(tIca1 Subdi,(JIon)
Carlisle in UJrnberlano County on or about Aoril 24,1994 at 03:13 hrs
Participants were ((flllm. .~ft'panlrlpan", pla"'th,lrnames h".. ",/Wl/nR th, nam,a/aba."dqtndant): Duane Edward Kress
(2) The acts committed by the accused were: 0 INDIRECT aUNINAL aJNTIEMPT
The defendant violated the Order issued under the Protection From Abuse Act in No.94-1631
on April 3th,1994,by the Honorable George E. Hoffer ,Judge , which Order directed the
defendant not to: 1 place Nichelle R. Kress in fear of abuse 2 having contact with her
3 refrain from harassing and stalking plaintiff 5 prohibited from rernoving,damaging,
destroying or selling property owened by the plaintiff 6 excluded from the plaintiffs
residence 7 ordered to stay away from any residence of the plaintiff
in that the defendant did go to the plaintiffs residence and damage property of the plaintiff
and put her if fear of abuse.
all of which were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contmry to the Act of Assembly,
or in violation of'10190"';'" .". . and . .' of the Act of :JuriEi'.23~1978'PrOteCtlofi',j'from:Alifuj8:{";
( Sect/on) ( Sub .!t'l'tlon)
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(3) I ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the accused be required to answer the charges
I have made.
(4) I verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information
and belier. This verification ma e subject to the pcnulties or Section 4904 of Ihe Crimes Code (18 Pa. C. S,
~ 4904) relating to unswo 'Isinc ion to authorities, ,~~.. /
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AND NOW. on this date
verified, and that ther 's
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COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA
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To ANY AUTHORIZED PERSON of the above named Counly of this Commonwealth:
You me hereby commanded to convey and deliver Into the custody 01 the Keeper of the county prison the
above named delendant. You, lhe Keeper are required to receive the delendantlnto your custody to be
safely kepi by you until discharged by due course 01 law or lor:
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. AFFIbAVIT RIDER CONTAINING PROBABLE CAUSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT OF ARREST
FOR Duane Edward Kress 141 N Redforn ~t rArliql~ p~ 17011 nnR O~-27-GS
On April 24,1994 at 03:13 hrs ptlm Kenneth Gossert and r were dispatched to 650 N
College St for a suspicios person in the trailer park which was reported by Mr Weaver
owner. Ptlm Gossert arrived at the scene and discovered that Duane Edward Kress had
just fled from there dressed in blue jeans and a black leather jacket headed toward
B St. Gossert spoke to Michelle R. Kress who reported that Duane Kress was at her
residencepounding on the door and broke a window out of the trailer and put her in
fear of abuse.
r located Mr Kress on B St next to a factory hiding under a tractor trailer in an
attempt to elude police in finding him. Kress was placed into custody for violating
Protection From Abuse Order No 94-1631 from April 8th 1994 by the Honorable Judge
George E. Hoffer.
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MICHELLE R. KRESS,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
94-1631 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION PROM ABUSE
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DWAYNE E. KRESS,
Defendant
IN RE I CONTEMPT HEARING SCHEDULED & BAIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25th day of April, 1994, at 1135
p.m., hearing on the within contempt petition is set for the
28th of April, 1994, at 9130 a.m. Pending same, the defendant
is released on his own recognizance on condition that he abide
strictly by the protective order entered by Judge Hoffer.
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DUANE EDWARD ItRBSS, I
Defendant I PROTBCTION I'ROM ABUSB
IN RBI INDIRBCT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
ORDBR OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28th day of April, 1994, the
Defendant, Duane Bdward Kress, having admitted the allegations
in the Commonwealth complaint and that he did violate the
protective order entered on April 8, 1994, by this Court, the
Defendant is found in indirect criminal contempt. The sentence
of the Court is that the Defendant is placed on ninety days
unsupervised probation. The Defendant shall pay for damage to
the rear trailer window of the trailer belonging to the
Plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress.
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Michael S. Schwoyer, Bsquire
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HORACE A, JOHNSON
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OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
April 29, 1994
Lawrence E. Welker
Cumberland County Prothonotary
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
SUBJECTI Civil Subpoena
1. A4-1631 Civil
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Duane Kress
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94-1559 Civil
Milton Stackfield (1)
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AUDREY Q, ADAMS
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NO. 94 - 1631 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
DWAYNE E. KRESS,
Defendant
AND NOW.
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this ~ day of April, 1994, upon consideration of the Consent
Agreement of the parties, the following Order is entered:
1. The defendant, Dwayne E. Kress, is enjoined from physically abusing
the plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress, or from placing her in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant is enjoined from having any direct or indirect contact
with the plaintiff including, but not limited to telephone and written
communi cat ions, except for the I imi ted purpose of discussing the part ies'
chi ldren.
3. The defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's family and the minor children.
4. The defendant is prohibited from entering the plaintiff's place of
employment and the day care facilities of the minor children.
5. The defendant is prohibited from removing, damaging, destroying or
selling any property owned by the plaintiff or jointly owne~ by the parties.
6. The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence located at
650 North College Street, Lot II, Carlisle, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. The defendant is ordered to stay away from any residence the
plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
8. The defendant is ordered to pay interim support to the plaintiff and
the minor children in the amount of $50.00 per week payable to the plaintiff in
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the form of a check or money order by mail pending the entry of an order by the
CUmberland County Domestic Relations Office.
9. This Order shall remain in effect for a period of one year.
10. The Carlisle Police Department shall be provided with a certified
copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney and may enforce this Order 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 P.S. g 6113).
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 94 - 1631 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
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DWAYNE E. KRESS,
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this ~ day of April. 1994, upon consideration of the parties'
Consent Agreement, the following Order is entered with regard to custody of the
parties' children, Shane O. Kress and Shannon R. Kress.
I. The plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress, shall have primary physical and
legal custody of the parties' children.
2. The defendant, Dwaye E. Kress, shall have supervised visits with the
children on dates and at times as scheduled through the Carlisle YWCA's
supervised visitation program.
3. This Order shall remain in effect until either party petitions to
have it changed.
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IN TIm COURT OF CXlMI<<>N PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Defendant
NO. 94 - 1631 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
DWAYNE E. KRESS.
CONSENT AClJlTmlPNl'
This Agreement is entered on this ~~ day of April, 1994, by the
plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress, and the defendant. Dwayne E. Kress. The plaintiff
is represented by Joan Carey of LEGAL SERVICES, INC.; the defendant is
unrepresented but Is aware of his right to have an attorney. The parties agree
that the following may be entered as an Order of Court.
1. The defendant, Dwayne E. Kress, agrees to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff, Michelle R. Kress, and/or placing her in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant agrees not to have any direct or indirect contact with
the plaintiff inclUding, but not I imi ted to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of discussing the parties'
children.
3. The defendant agrees not to enter the plaintiff's place of employment
or the day care facilities of the minor children.
4. The defendant agrees not to harass and stalk the plaintiff and not
to harass the plaintiff's family and the minor children.
5. The defendant agrees not to remove, damage, destroy, or sell any
property owned by the plaintiff or jointly owned by the parties.
6. The defendant agrees to stay away from the plaintiff's residence
located at 650 North College Street, Lot 11, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7. The defendant agrees to stay away from any residence the plaintiff
may in the future establish for herself. except for the limited purpose of
transferring custody.
8. The defendant agrees to pay interim support to the plaintiff and the
minor children in the amount of $50.00 per week payable to the plaintiff in the
form of a check or money order by mail pending the entry of an order by the
CUmberland County Domestic Relations Office.
9. The defendant, al though entering into this Agreement, does not admit
the allegations made in the Petition.
10. The defendant understands that the Protective Order entered in this
matter shall be in effect for a period of one year.
11. The defendant understands that this Order shall be enforceable in the
same manner as the Court's prior Temporary Protect ive Order entered in this case.
12. The defendant and the plaint iff agree to the entry of a CUstody Order
providing for the following custody schedule for their children. Shane G. Kress
and Shannon R. Kress.
a. The mother shall have primary physical and legal custody of
the chi Idren.
b. The father shall have supervised visits with the children on
dates and at times as scheduled through the Carlisle YWCA's
supervised visitation program.
WHEREFORE, the parties request that Protective and Custody Orders be
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LEGAL SERVICES. INC.
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