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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
94. ~,~b4' CIVIL TERM, 1994
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NORMAN D. KEEFER and SHARON
L. KEEFER,
Plalntlffa/Petltloners
NORMAN KEEFER, JR., and
JEFFREY KEEFER,
Defendants/Respondents
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AND NOW, this 17. day of June, 1994, upon presentation of the within Petition and upon
finding that Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer are In Immediate and present danger of abuse
from the Defendants. the Defendants, Norman Keefer, Jr., and Jeffrey Keefer, are enjoined from
physically abusing the Plaintiffs, Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer, or placing them In fear of
abuse. The Defendants are Ordered to refrain from having any contact with the Plaintiffs, from
harassing the Plaintiffs, from coming to the Plaintiffs' place of business or to their residence at 934
Valley Road, Enola. Enola, Carlisle, PA 17025. This Order shall remain In effect until a Final Order
I~ entered In this case. A hearing shall be held on this matter on the ~. 7" day of
ill ~( , 1994. In Courtroom No. ~ of the Cumberland County Courthouse at Carlisle, PA, at
, : . " ' o'clock, .,:-.M,
The Enola Pollee Department shall be provided with a copy of this Order by Attorneys for
Plaintiffs, This Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs
by arrest for Indirect criminal contempt without a warrant upon a 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 Defendants shall be taken without unnecessary
delay before the Court that Issued the Order, When that Court Is unavailable, the Defendants shall
be arraigned before the appropriate District Justice.
Plaintiffs are permitted to proceed In forma Plluperls un ' ~yrirlng set above or further
order of this Court. 1/
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
94- CIVIL TERM, 1994
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NORMAN D. KEEFER Ind SHARON
L. KEEFER,
Plllntlffl/Petltlonerl
NORMAN KEEFER, JR., and
JEFFREY KEEFER,
Defendantl/Relpondents
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth In the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing
with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
If you fall to do so the case may proceed without you and a Judgment may be entered against you
by the Court without further notice for any money claimed In the Complaint 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 THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWVER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWVER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
FLOWER, MORGENTHAL, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
By:
Carol J. Lindsay. Esquire
11 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243.6613
1.0. No. 44693
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has placed by physical menace the Plaintiff Sharon D, Keefor In fear of Imminent serious bodily
InJuries. Said Instances Include, but are not limited to, the following:
A, On or about Friday, June 3, 1994, Norman Keefer, Jr., came to the
Plaintiffs' residence and grabbed the Plaintiff by the throat, pinning her against a
window and stating, "I'm going to kill your fucking ass" and, while holding her against
the window by her throat, he drew back his fist as If to punch the Plaintiff and said,
"If I hit you, I'll put you through this window: This Incident took placa at
approximately 11 :30 o'clock A.M. At that time, Defendant pinned the Plaintiff for
approximately 15 minutes, ranting, cursing and shouting until a friend of the Plaintiff's
who witnessed the Incident pulled the Defendant off the Plaintiff stating, "You're going
to kill her," to which the Defendant responded, "she deserves 11." After the Defendant
was pulled from the Plaintiff. he left the residence leaving tho Plaintiff shaken and
afraid, The Plaintiff called the Police.
B. On or about May 17, 1994, after an argument at the Plaintiff's residence,
the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., threw two plates at the Plaintiff and tried to push
her down some stairs.
6. The Defendant Jeffrey Keefer has attempted to cause, or has Intentionally, knowingly
or recklessly caused, bodily Injury to the Plaintiffs Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer and has
placed, by physical menace, the Plaintiffs In fear of Imminent serious bodily Injury, Said Instancal
Include, but are not limited to the following:
A. On or about May 16, 1994 at approximately 5:00 o'clock P.M., Jeffrey
Keefer wrapped a telephone cord around Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer's neck and
squeezed It. holding her against him and shouting to the Plaintiff Norman D. Keefer,
"Get away from me or I'm going to choke her." The Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer was
afraid for her life. Plaintiff Norman D. Keefer was able to pin Jeffrey Keefer and force
him to release Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer. The police were called and took tha
Defendant from the Plaintiffs' home.
B. In February, 1994, Defendant Jeffrey Keefer came to the rlalntlffs' home.
An argument ensued and Defendant Jeffrey Keefer wrapped a telophone chord
around Defendant Norman D, Keefer's neck, Defendant squeezed the chord until
Plaintiff fell to his knees and his face turned blue as Defendent pulled on the chord.
Plaintiff suffered Injuries to his neck and was fearful for his life,
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C, Approximately two years ago In Marysvllle, Pennsylvania, after an
argument over money, Defendant Jeffrey Keefer wrapped a telephone cord around
the neck of Plaintiff Norman D, Keefer and forced him to the floor as he pulled on the
telephone cord, Plaintiff was fearful for his life and suffered Injuries to his neck, The
Police were called and removed the Defendant from the house,
D, In December 1993, on Lamb's Gap Road, Perry County, Pennsylvania,
at approximately 10:30 o'clock A.M., Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., hit the Plaintiff
across her lower back with a log. The Plaintiff fell to the ground and then. when she
got up. the Defendant hit her again on the arm with the log. During this Incident, the
Defendant said, "I'll kill you. I hate you." As a result of this attack, the Plaintiff suffered
a large lump on her arm and significant pain to her lower back.
7. The Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they will be In Immediate and present
danger of abuse from the Defendant and that they arG In need of protection from such abuse, The
fear of Immediate abuse from the Defendant Jeffrey Keefer who Is presently Incarcerated Is
occasioned by the Plaintiffs' Inability to determine when Jeffrey Keefer will be released from Dauphin
County Prison.
8. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to refrain from any contact with
them.
9. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to refrain from any harassment of
them,
10. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to stay away from their home at 934
Valley Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17023
B, .CUSTODY
11, Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer shares with Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr, custody of Justin
Keefer, born July 28, 1988. A copy of the Custody Order of this Court Is attached hereto a8 Exhibit
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12, The Plaintiffs ask this Court to enjoin the Defendant from visiting with said child at the
Plaintiffs' residence and from taking him from Plaintiffs' residence until further order of this Court.
C. IN FORMA PAUPERIS
13. The Plaintiffs herein are qualified by Legal Services Incorporated for pro bono
representation In'the Instant case,
14. Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer Is unemployed and Plaintiff Norman D. Keefer Is employed
as a delivery man for Phillips Office Supplies. His monthly Income Is $970.00. In addition, the
Plaintiffs receive $478,00 per month In social security payments for the child Justin Keefer. their
rent Is $750.00 per month, which does not Include utllllles,
15. Plaintiffs are unable to pay the costs of the present action.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the Protection from Abuse Act, 23 Pa. C,S.A.
Section 6101 et seq., as amended, the Plaintiffs pray this Honorable Court to grant a Temporary
Order requiring the Defendants to refrain from abusing the Plaintiffs or placing them In fear of abuse,
requiring them to refrain from having any contact with the Plaintiffs, requiring them from harassing
the Plaintiffs or coming to their residence, permitting them to proceed In forma pauperis and
enjoining the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr" from exercising rights of visitation or partial custody at
the residence of the Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs also request a hearing In accordance with the Protection
from Abuse Act and, following such hearing, the entry of an Order requiring the Defendants to
refrain from abusing the Plaintiffs, from harassing the Plaintiffs and from coming to the Plaintiffs'
resldence, and enjoining the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr" from visiting with Justin Keefer at
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SHARON KBBFBR!
Plalntiff
V
DAWN KBBFBR and
NORMAN KBBFBR, JR.
Defendants
IIN THB COURT OF COMMON PLBAS OF
ICUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA
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INO. 4011 - CIVIL - 1991
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ICIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
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AND NOW, thh q jk, day of flll'.:..L , 1993, upon consideration of
the attached CUDtOdy conclrtdtor Report, it is ordered and
directed as followsl
I. The Paternal Grandmother Sharon Keefer and the Father Norman
Keefer, Jr. and the Mother Dawn Strock shall enjoy shared legal
custody of Kristin B. Keefer, born June 22, 19B6 and Justin M.
Keefer, born July 2B, 19B7.
2. The Grandmother and the Father shall enjoy primary physical
custody of Justin.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of Kristin.
4. Parties shall exchange physical custody of the minor children
on alternating weekends from Friday at 6100 p.m. until Sunday at
5100 p.m. under a schedule whereby the children shall be together
on each weekend. For the first two months, the alternating
weekend schedule shall only be for one weekend per month, and
thereafter shall alternate on consecutive weekends.
5. Neither party shall consume illegal drugs while they have
custody of either of the minor children.
6. The part! havln9 the childre~ fo~ the waakond will ~rovide
transportat on and will remain in the car during the transfer
custody.
7. The parties will alternate holidays as followsl
Baster, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ-
thl!l
of
mas.
The Mother will have both ohildren from Christmas Bve,
1993 at 6100 p.m. until Christmas Day at 11100 a.m. The Father
and Grandmother will have the children from 11100 a.m. Christmas
Day until Deoember 26 at 11100 a.m. This schedule for Christmae
shall alternate eaoh year thereafter.
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FLOWER, MORGENTHAL, FLOWER . LINDSAY
A I'l\OFESSIONAL coal'ORA 'nON '
tll;AST HIGH STREET, CARLISLE. PENN8Yl.VANIA 1101J.J01.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
94. ~,}1\4-CIVIL TERM,1994
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NORMAN D. KEEFER and SHARON
L. KEEFER,
PI alntlffs/petltlon ers
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NORMAN KEEFER, JR., and
JEFFREY KEEFER,
Defendants/Respondents
AND NOW, this nJl\ day of June, 1994, upon presentation of the within Petition and upon
finding that Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer are In Immediate and present danger of abuse
from the Defendants, the Defendants, Norman Keefer, Jr., and Jeffrey Keefer, are enjoined from
physically abusing the Plalnllffs, Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L, Keefer, or placing them In fear of
abuse. The Defendants are Ordered to refrain from having any contact with the Plaintiffs, from
harassing the Plaintiffs, from coming to the Plaintiffs' place of business or to their residence at 934
Valley Road, Enola, Enola, Carlisle, PA 17025. This Order shall remain ~~ ~ffe~ until a Final Order
Is entered In this case. A hearing shall be held on this matter on the' .f \ day of
:JII~' 1994, In Courtroom No.l1- of the Cumberland County Courthouse at Carlisle, PA, at
~ \ (I o'clock, ~,M.
The Enola Pollee Department shall be provided with a copy of this Order by Attorneys for
Plaintiffs. This Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs
by arrest for Indirect criminal contempt without a warrant upon a probable cause that this Order has
been violated, whether or not the violation Is committed In the presence of the Pollee Officer. In the
event that an arrest Is made under this section, the Defendants shall be taken without unnecessary
delay before the Court that Issued the Order. When that Court Is unavailable, the Defendants shall
be arraigned before the appropriate DI'ltrlct Justice.
Plaintiffs are permitted to proceed in forma pauperis until the hearing set above or further
order of this Court.
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In Testimony wher~, I here unlo sel ~ hand
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IN THE counT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
94- CIVIL TERM, 1994
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NORMAN D. KEEFER Bnd SHARON
L. KEEFER,
Plaintiffs I Petition ers
NORMAN KEEFER, JR., Bnd
JEFFREY KEEFER,
Defendants/Respondents
NQII.CE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. II you wish to defend against the claims set
forth In the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served. by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing In writing
with tha Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
If you fall to do so the case may proceed without you and a Judgment may be entered against you
by the Court without further notice for any money claimed In the Complaint 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 THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWVER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
FLOWER, MORGENTHAL, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
By:
Carol J. Undsay, Esquire
11 East High Street
Carlisle. PA 17013
(717) 243-6513
I,D. No, 44693
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has placed by physical menace the Plaintiff Sharon D, Keefer In fear of Imminent serious bodily
Injuries. Said Instances Include, but are not limited to, the following:
A, On or about Friday, June 3, 1994, Norman Keefer, Jr., came to the
Plaintiffs' residence and grabbed the Plaintiff by the throat, pinning her against a
window and stating, "I'm going to kill your fucking ass" and, while holding her against
the window by her throat, he drew back his fist as If to punch the Plaintiff and said,
"II I hit you, I'll put you through this window." This Incident took place at
approximately 11 :30 o'clock A.M. At that time, Defendant pinned the Plaintiff for
approximately 15 minutes, ranti~g, cursing and shouting until a friend of the Plaintiff's
who witnessed the Incident pulled the Defendant off the Plaintiff stating, "You're going
to kill her,' to which the Defendant responded, "she deserves It." Alter the Defendant
was pulled from the Plaintiff, he lelt the residence leaving the Plaintiff shaken and
afraid. The Plaintiff called the Police,
B, On or about May 17, 1994, alter an argument at the Plaintiff's residence,
the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., threw two plates at the Plaintiff and tried to push
her down some stairs,
6. The Defendant Jeffrey Keefer has attempted to cause, or has Intentionally, knowingly
or recklessly caused, bodily Injury to the Plaintiffs Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer and has
placed, by physical menace, the Plaintiffs In fear of Imminent serious bodily Injury. Said Instances
Include, but are not limited to the following:
A, On or about May 16, 1994 at approximately 5:00 o'clock P.M., Jeffrey
Keefer wrapped a telephone cord around Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer's neck and
squeezed It, holding her against him and shouting to the Plaintiff Norman D, Keefer,
"Get away from me or I'm going to choke her." The Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer was
efrald for her 1I1e, Plaintiff Norman D. Keefer was able to pin Jeffrey Keefer and force
him to release Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer. Tha pollee were called and took the
Defendant from the Plaintiffs' home,
fl In February, 1994, Defendant Jeffrey Keefer came to the Plelntlffs' home.
An argument ensued and Defendant Jeffrey Keefer wrapped a telephone chord
around Defendant Norman 0, Keefer's neck. Defendant squeezed the chord until
Plaintiff fell to his knees and his face turned blua as Defendant pulled on the chord,
Plelntlff suffered Injuries to his neck Bnd was fearful for his life.
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C. Approximately two years ago In Marysville, Pennsylvania, after an
argument over money, Defendant Jeffrey Keefer wrapped a telephone cord around
the neck of Plaintiff Norman D, Keefer and forced him to the floor as he pulled on the
telephone cord. Plaintiff was fearful for his life and suffered Injuries to his neck. The
Police were called and removed the Defendant from the house.
D. In December 1993, on Lamb's Gap Road, Perry County, Pennsylvania,
at approximately 10:30 o'clock A.M., Defendant Norman Kaafer, Jr" hit the Plaintiff
across her lower back with a log, The Plaintiff fell to the ground and then, when she
got up, the Defendant hit her again on the arm with the log. During this Incident, the
Defendant said, "I'll kill you. I hate you." As a result of this attack, the Plaintiff suffered
a large lump on her arm and significant pain to her lower back.
7. The Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they will be In Immediate and present
danger of abuse from the Defendant and that they are In need of protection from such abuse. The
fear of Immediate abuse from the Defendant Jeffrey Keefer who Is presently Incarcerated Is
occasioned by the Plalntlffs' Inability to determine when Jeffrey Keefer will be released from Dauphin
County Prison.
8. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to refrain from any contact with
them.
9. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to refrain from any harassment of
them.
10. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to stay away from their home at 934
Valley Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17023
B. CUSTODY
11. Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer shares with Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr. custody of Justin
Keefer, born July 28, 1988, A copy of the Custody Order of this Court Is attached hereto as exhibit
"A",
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12. The Plaintiffs ask this Court to enjoin the Defendant from visiting with said child at the
Plaintiffs' residence and from taking him from Plaintiffs' residence until further order of this Court.
C. IN FORMA PAUPERIS
13. The Plelntlffs herein are qualified by Legal Services Incorporated for pro bono
, representation In'the Instant case.
14. Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefar Is unemployed and Plalnllff Norman D. Keefer Is employed
as a delivery man for Phillips Office Supplies. His monthly Income Is $970.00, In addition, the
Plaintiffs receive $478.00 per month In social security payments for the child Justin Keefer. Their
rent Is $750.00 per month, which does not Include utilities.
15. Plalnllffs are unable to pay the costs of the present action.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the Protection from Abuse Act, 23 Pa, C.S.A.
Section 6101 et seq., as amended, the Plalntllls pray this Honorable Court to grant a Temporary
Order requiring the Defendants to refrain from abusing the Plaintiffs or placing them In fear of abuse,
requiring them to refrain from having any contact with the Plalnllffs, requiring them from harassing
the Plaintiffs or coming to their residence, permitting them to proceed In forma pauperis and
enjoining the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., from exercising rights of visltallon or partial custody at
the residence of the Plaintiffs. The Plaintiffs also request a hearing In accordance with the Protection
from Abuse Act and, following such hearing, the entry of an Order requiring the Defendants to
refrain from abusing the Plaintiffs, from harassing the Plalntllls and from coming to the Plaintiffs'
residence, and enjoining the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., from visiting with Justin Keefer at
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SHARON KEEFERt
Pla ntiff
V
DAWN KEEFER and
NORMAN KEEFER, JR.
Defendants
IIN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
ICUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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INO. 4011 - CIVIL - 1991
I
ICIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this ~ day of
the attached CUDtody Conci
dir.ected as followsl
1. The Paternal Grandmother Sharon Keefer and the Father Norman
Keefer, Jr. and the Mother Dawn Strock shall enjoy ehared legal
custody of Kristin B. Keefer, born June 22, 1986 and Justin M.
Keefer, born July 28, 1987.
ORDER
M:.L , 1993, upon coneideration of
tor Report, it is ordered and
2. The Grandmother and the Father ehall enjoy primary phyeical
custody of Justin.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary phyeical custody of Kristin.
4. Parties shall exchange physical custody of the minor children
on alternating weekends from Friday at 6100 p.m. until sunday at
5100 p.m. under a schedule whereby the children shall be together
on eaoh weekend. For the first two months, the alternating
weekend scheduls shall only be for one weekend per month, and
thereafter shall alternate on consecutive weekends.
5. Neither party shall consume illegal drugs while they have
custody of either of the minor children.
6. The party havIng the childre~ for the weakond will ~rovide
transportation and will r.emain in the oar during the transfer
custody.
7. The parties will alternate holidaye ae follows I
Baster, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ-
th'!l
of
mas.
The Mother will have both children from Chrietmae Eve,
1993 at 6100 p.m. until Christmas Day at 11100 a.m. The Father
and Grandmother will have the children from 11100 a.m. Christmas
Day until December 26 at 11100 a.m. This schedule for Christmas
shall alternate each year thereafter.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNtY, PENNSYLVANIA
94~,5) ~L/CIVIL TERM, 1994
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NORMAN D. KEEFER and SHARON
L. KEEFER,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
NORMAN KEEFER, JR., and
JEFFREY KEEFER,
Defendants/Raspondents
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AND NOW, this /1r day of June, 1994, upon presentation of the within Petition and upon
finding that Norman D.~r and Sharon L. Keefer are In Immediate and present danger of abuse
from the Defendants, the Defendants, Norman Keefer, Jr., and Jeffrey Keefer, are enjoined from
physically abusing the Plaintiffs, Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer, or placing them In fear of
abuse. The Defendants are Ordered to refrain from having any contact with the Plaintiffs, from
harassing the Plaintiffs, from coming to the Plaintiffs' place of business or to their residence at 934
Valley Road, Enola, Enola, Carlisle, PA 17025. This Order shall remain In effect until a Final Order
~slt~~d In this case. A hearing shllll be held on this matter on the .::JYL- day of
/_ . t. , ~994, Infourtroom No. ,?--Of the Cumberland County Courthouse at Carlisle, PA, at
"rD 0 clock, ~,M.
The Enola Police Department shall be provided with a copy of this Order by Attorneys for
Plaintiffs. this Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs
by arrest for Indirect criminal contempt without a warrant upon a 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 Defendants shall be taken without unnecessary
delay before the Court that Issued the Order. When that Court Is unavailable, the Defendants shall
be arraigned before the appropriate District Justice,
Plaintiffs are permitted to proceed In forma pauperis until the hearing set above or further
order of this Court,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
94- CIVIL TERM, 1994
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NORMAN D. KEEFER and SHARON :
L. KEEFER,
Pial ntlNs /Petltlon ers
NORMAN KEEFER, JR., and
JEFFREY KEEFER,
Defendants/Respondents
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YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. II you wish to defend agalnsttha claims set
forth In the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing In writing
with the Court your defanses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
If you fall to do so the case may proceed without you and a Judgment may be entered against you
by the Court without further notice for any money claimed In the Complaint 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 THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWVER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWVER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE BET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT HOUSE
FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
FLOWER, MORGENTHAL, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Plaintiffs/Petitioners
By:
Carol J, Undsay, Esquire
11 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5513
1.0, No. 44693
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has placed by physical menace the Plaintiff Sharon D, Keefer In fear of Imminent serious bodily
InJuries, Said Instances Include, but are not limited to, the following:
A, On or about Friday, June 3, 1994, Norman Keefer, Jr" came to the
Plaintiffs' rosldence and grabbed the Plaintiff by the throat, pinning her against a
window and stating, "I'm going to kill your fucking ess' and, while holding her against
the window by her throat, he drew bBck his fist as If to punch the Plaintiff Bnd said,
"If I hit you, I'll put you through this window," This Incident took pi Bee Bt
approximately 11:30 o'clock A,M, At that time, DefendBnt pinned the Plaintiff for
approxlmBtely 16 minutes, ranting, cursing and shouting until a friend of the Plaintiff's
who witnessed the Incident pulled the Defendant off the Plaintiff stBtlng, "You're going
to kill her,' to which the Defendant responded, "she deserves It." After the Defendant
was pulled from the Plaintiff, he left the residence leaving the Plaintiff shaken and
afraid. The Plaintiff called the Pollee,
B, On or about May 17, 1994, Bfter Bn Brgument Bt the PIBlntlff's residence,
the Defendant NormBn Keefer, Jr" threw two plates Bt the Plaintiff Bnd tried to push
her down some stairs.
6. The DefendBnt Jeffrey Keefer hBS Bttempted to cause, or has Intentionally, knowingly
or recklessly caused, bodily Injury to the Plaintiffs Norman D. Keefer and Sharon L. Keefer and has
placed, by physical menace, the PIBlntlffs In fear of Imminent serious bodily Injury. Said Instances
Include, but are not limited to the following:
A, On or about May 16, 1994 Bt Bpproxlmately 5:00 o'clock P,M" Jeffrey
Keefer wrapped a telephone cord around Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer's neck and
squeezed It, holding her agBinst him and shouting to the Plaintiff Norman D, Keefer,
"Get away from me or I'm going to choke her," The PIBlntlff Sharon L. Keefer was
afraid for her life, Plaintiff Norman D, Keefer WBS able to pin Jeffrey Keefer and force
him to release Plaintiff ShBron L. Keefer. The pollee were called and took the
Defendant from the Plaintiffs' home,
8, In February, 1994, Defendant Jeffrey Keefer cama to the Plaintiffs' home,
An argument ensued and Defendant Jeffrey Keefer wrapped a telephone chord
Braund Defendant Norman D, Keefer's neck, Defendant squeezed the chord until
Plaintiff fell to his knees and his face turned blue as Defendant pulled on the chord,
Plaintiff suffered Injuries to his neck and was fearful for his life.
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C. Approximately two years ago In Marysvllle, Pennsylvania, altar an
argument over money, Defendant Jeffrey Keefer wrapped a telephone cord around
the neck of Plaintiff Norman D, Keefer and forced him to the floor as he pulled on the
telephone cord. Plaintiff was fearful for his life and suffered Injuries to his neck, The
Police were called and removed the Defendant from the house,
D. In December 1993, on Lamb's Gap Road, Perry County, Pennsylvania,
at approximately 10:30 o'clock A,M" Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., hit the Plaintiff
across her lower back with a log, The Plaintiff fell to the ground and then, when she
got up, Ihe Defendant hit her again on the arm with the log. During this Incident, the
Defendant said, "I'll kill you, I hate YOll,' As a result of this attack, the Plaintiff suffered
a large lump on her arm and significant pain to her lower back.
7. The Plaintiffs believe and therefore aver that they will be in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the Defendant and that they are In need of protection from such abuse. The
fear of Immediate abuse from the Defendant Jaffrey Keefer who Is presently Incarcerated Is
occasioned by the Plaintiffs' Inability to determine when Jeffrey Keefer will be released from Dauphin
County Prison.
8. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to refrain from any contact with
them,
9. The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to refrain from any harassment of
them,
10, The Plaintiffs desire the Defendants to be ordered to stay away from their home at 934
Valley Road, Enols, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17023
B. CUSTODY
11, Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer shares with Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr, custody of Justin
Keefer, born July 28, 1988, A copy of the Custody Order of this Court Is attached hereto as exhibit
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12. The Plaintiffs ask this Court to enjoin the Defendant from visiting with said child at the
Plaintiffs' residence and from taking him from Plaintiffs' residence until further ordar of this Court,
C. IN FORMA PAUPERIS
13, The Plaintiffs herein are qualified by Legal Services Incorporated for pro bono
representation In'the Instant case.
14. Plaintiff Sharon L. Keefer Is unemployed and Plaintiff Norman D. Keefer Is employed
as a delivery man for Phillips Office Supplies, His monthly Income Is $970,00, In addition, the
Plaintiffs receive $478,00 per month In social security payments for the child Justin Koefer. Their
rent Is $750,00 per month, which does not Include utilities.
15. Plaintiffs are unable to pay the costs of the present action.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the Protection from Abuse Act, 23 Pa, C,S.A.
Section 6101 et seq., as amended, the Plaintiffs pray this Honorable Court to grant a Temporary
Order requiring the Defendants to refrain from abusing the Plaintiffs or placing them In fear of abuse,
requiring them to refrain from having any contact with the Plaintiffs, requiring them from harassing
the Plaintiffs or coming to their residence, permitting them to proceed In forma pauperis and
enjoining the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr" from exercising rights of visitation or partial custody at
the residence of the Plaintiffs, The Plaintiffs also request a hearing In accordance with the Protection
from Abuse Act and, following such hearing, the entry of an Order requiring the Defendants to
refrain from abusing the Plaintiffs, from harassing the Plaintiffs and from coming to the Plaintiffs'
residence, and enjoining the Defendant Norman Keefer, Jr., from visiting with Justin Keefer at
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SHARON KEEFERt
Ph ntiff
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DAWN KEEFER and
NORMAN KEBFER, ,TR.
Defendants
IIN THB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
ICUMBERLAND COUNTY, PBNN8YLVANIA
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INO. 4011 - CIVIL - 1991
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ICIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
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ORDER
AND NOW, this qi/... day of {)Jv:...L , 1993 upon consideration of
the attached Cuotedy Conci~tor Report, it is ordered and
dirscted as follows I
1. The Paternal Grandmother Sharon Keefer and the Father Norman
Keefer, Jr. and the Mother Dawn Strock shall enjoy shared lsgal
custody of Kristin B. Keefe~, born June 22, 1986 and Justin M.
Keefer, born July 28, 1987.
2. The Grandmother and the Father shall enjoy primary physical
custody of Justin.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of Kristin.
4. Parties shall exchange physical custody of the minor children
on alternating weekends from Friday at 6100 p.m. until Sunday at
5100 p.m. under a schedule whereby the children shall be together
on each weekend. Par the first two months, the alternating
weekend schedule shall only be for one weskend per month, and
thereafter shall alternate on consecutive weekends.
5. Neither party shall consume illegal drugs while they have
custody of either of the mincr children.
6. The party havIng the chi1dre~ for the wukond will ~rovids
transportation and will remain in the car during the transfsr
custody. '
7. The parties will alternate hclidays ae followSI
Baster, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ-
th'!l
of
mas.
The Mother will have both children frcm Christmae Eve,
1993 at 6100 p.m. until Christmas Day at 11100 a.m. The Father
and Grandmother will have ths children from 11100 a.m. Christmas
Day until December 26 at 11100 a.m. This schedule for Christmas
shall alternate each year thsreafter.
EXHIBIT
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