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LANDIS SHAFFER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2384 CV 2002 AB ~
INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT-PFA
Incident No. 20020514551
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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AND NOW, this 20th day of June, 2002, based upon
agreement of the parties, the Indirect Criminal Contempt
filed at Incident Number 20020514551 is hereby dismissed.
The Final Protection From Abuse Order, originating in
Cumberland County, is hereby modified and extended for cause
until March 26th, 2003.
BY THE COURT:
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Plaintiff LKA 117 E. Main St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendant c/o DCP
Defendant 117 E. Main St'6 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Dauphin County Sheriff's ffice
Dauphin County Prison
Bob Klepic Dauphin Co. Work Release Center
Office of District Attorney, Deborah E. Curcillo, CODA
Office of Public Defenders
Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office
Karla Snyder, Case Worker, D.C. Pre-trial Services, 112
Market St.~ 7th Floor, Hbg., PA 17111
Dauphin County Adult ~robation
Dauphin County Fines & Costs
HBG Police De~t1 c/o Lt. Rapak, 123 Walnut St'J Hbg. PA 17101
(2) PA State Po ice, 8000 Bretz Dr., Hbg., PA 17112
Victim/Witness Assistance Program. Laurle Reiley
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YWCA Legal Clinic, 114 Walnut St., 2nd Floor! Hbg., PA 17101
Mid-Penn LeBal Services, 213-A North Front S~., Abg.,
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MILDRED RUTH WITTLE.
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 95-1188 CIVIL TERM
LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
~OTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following papers, you must appear at the hearing scheduled herein, If you fail to do so, the case may proceed
against you and a FINAL Order may be entered against you granting the relief requested in the Petition. In
particular, you may be evicted from your residence and lose other important rights.
A hearing on this matter is scheduled on the J'if'Ii day of December, 2000, at 9: 30 a.m.,
in Courtroom No.!L on the 4th Floor ofthe Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
You MUST obey the Order that is attached until it is modified or terminated by the court after notice
and hearing. If you disobey this Order, the police may arrest you. Violation of this Order may subject you
to a charge of indirect criminal contempt which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000,00 and/or up to six
months injail under 23 Pa,C.S. ~6114. Violation may also subject you to prosecution and criminal penalties
under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Under federal law, 18 U.S.C. ~2265, this Order is enforceable
anywhere in the United States, tribal lands, U.S. Territories and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If you
travel outside of the state and intentionally violate this Order, you may be subject to federal criminal
proceedings under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.c. ~ 2261-2262.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. You have the right to have a lawyer represent
you at the hearing. The court will not, however, appoint a lawyer for you. If you do not have a lawyer or
cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. If
you cannot find a lawyer, you may have to proceed without one.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone Number: (7] 7)249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of ]990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court, You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
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2. Defendant shall be evicted and excluded from the residence at:
117 East Main Street
Apt. 2A
Mechancisburg, PA 17055
or any other permanent or temporary residence where Plaintiff or any other person
protected under this Order may live. Plaintiff is granted exclusive possession of
the residence. Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on
the premises of Plaintiff or any other person protected under this Order.
3. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff, or any other
person protected under this Order, at any location, including but not limited to any
contact at Plaintiffs school, business, or place of employment. Defendant is
specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the duration of
this order.
Plaintiffs current residence or any place where she may stay during the term
of this Order.
Plaintiffs current place of employment or anywhere else she may be
employed during the term of this Order:
Rent-It Center
5120 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA
4. The following additional reliefis granted:
Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
MECHANICSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
HARRISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
LANCASTER COUNTY OFFICE ADULT PROBATION & PAROLE
6. The sheriff, police or other law enforcement agencies are directed to serve the
Defendant with a copy of the Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for Hearing
without prepayment of costs. The Petitioner will inform the designated authority of
any addresses, other than the Defendant's residence, where Defendant can be
served. The Prothonotary is directed to file this Petition and Order without
prepayment of costs.
7. TIllS ORDER SUPERSEDES
ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER
8. TIllS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTil. JUNE 7, 2002 OR UNTIL OTHERWISE
MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY TIllS COURT AFTER NOTICE AND
HEARING,
NOTICE TO mE DEFENDANT
Defendant is hereby notified that violation of this Order may result in arrest for
indirect criminal contempt, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000,00 and/or up
to six months in jail, 23 Pa,C.S. ~6114. Consent of the Plaintiff to Defendant's return
to the residence shall not invalidate this Order, which can only be changed or
modified through the filing of appropriate court papers for that purpose. 23 Pa.C.S.
~6113, Defendant is further notified that violation of this Order may subject him/her
to state charges and penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to federal
charges and penalties under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. ~~2261-
2262.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiff's
residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where the
defendant may be located. If defendant violates Paragraphs 1 through 3 of this Order,
defendant shall be arrested on the charge oflndirect Criminal Contempt. An arrest
for violation of this Order may be made without warrant, based solely on probable
cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence oflaw enforcement.
Subsequent to an arrest, the law enforcement officer shall seize all weapons used or
threatened to be used during the violation of this Order OR during prior incidents of
abuse, Weapons must forthwith be delivered to the Sheriff's office ofthe county
which issued this Order, which office shall maintain possession of the weapons until
further Order of this court, unless the weaponls are evidence of a crime, in which
PFAD Number: JDI169502P
MILDRED RUTH WITTLE,
Plaintiff
: In the Court of Common Pleas of
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
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: Civil Action - Law
: No. 95-) ]88
LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
I, Plaintiff's name is:
MILDRED RUTH WITILE
2. I, (the Plaintiff), am filing this Petition on behalf of:
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3. Name(s) of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from abuse.
a. MILDRED RUTH WITILE
4, Plaintiff's Address is: 117 East Main Stl-eet, Apt. 2A. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
5. Defendant's Name is:
LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER
6. Defendant is believed to live at the following address:
c/o Scott Carroll, 1625 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
7. Defendant's Social Security Number is:
take ber bome, and when Plalntil1' tried to leave the residence, Defendant punched ber in tbe
face. Plaintil1' threatened to call the police and left the residence to go to a public telephone.
Defendant followed Plaintil1' down the street, grabbed her coat repeatedly and tried to pull her
back toward the residence, and when she got to the telephone, he grabbed the telephone rec:eiver
out of her band, tried to yank the receiver from the telephone unit, threw the rec:eiver at
Plaintil1', and left. Plaintil1' telephoned a friend to come take her home. Plaintil1' sustained
bruising and soreness about her eye as a result of this incident. She reported the incident to the
Harrisburg Police, Defendant was charged with simple assault, and a warrant was issued for his
arrest.
Later the same day, at approJ.imately 3:30 p.m., Defendant came to Plaintill's residence in
Mechanicsburg, demanded to speak with her, and when she refused to talk to him, he followed
her into a store, shoved the door open with such force that it slammed against a shelf causing
several ceramic items to break. Defendant yelled obscenities in Plaintill's face when she refused
to go outside to talk to him. and threatened to "get" Plaint ill's friend and kill the friend's family
when she intervened on Plain till's behalf, Plaintill's landlady telephoned the police for help. The
Mechanicsburg Police responded, arrested Defendant, charged him with disorderly conduct,
criminal mischief, and public drunkenness, and placed him in Cumberland County Prison.
Defendant made bail and was released from Cumberland County Prison on December 4, 2000.
18. Prior incidents of abuse that the Defendant has committed against Plaintiff or the minor child/reo,
(including any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking) are as follows:
00 or about November 29, 2000, Defendant argued with Plaintil1' and punched her io the breast.
Plaintil1' sustained bruising and soreness about her breast as a result of this incident.
On or about November 28, 2000, Defendant punched Plaintil1' about her ribs several times.
Plaintil1' sustained soreness about her rib cage as a result of this incident.
From September 29, 2000, when Defendant was released from Lancaster County Prison, until
December 2, 2000, Defendant abused Plaintil1' In ways including, but not limited to the
following: yelling in her face; calling her vile names; shoving, grabbing, and spitting on her,
slapping her about the face; throwing objects at her such as a remote control, salt and pepper
shaken, and chain; damaging and destroying Plaintill's household and penonal possessions;
throwing lit dgarettes on the carpeting, and on one occasion throwing an ashtray which
narrowly missed Plaintil1' and hit the wall causing a hole in the wall. Defendant has repeatedly
threatened to disfigure Plaintill's face so she will remember him every day when she looks in the
mirror, and he has threatened to kill her cats.
In or about 1997, Defendant punched Plaintil1' in the mouth with such force that her dental
partial plate broke. Plaintil1' sought medical attention for injuries she sustained as a result of this
incident which included, but were not limited to, bruising, soreness and swelling about her face,
cuts on the inside of her mouth, and a cut on her lip which required approJ.imately 5 stitches.
Defendant was arrested, charged with simple assault and terroristic: threats, convicted, and
sentenced to 4 to 23 months in Lant'aster County Prison, and upon his release, was plat'ed on
supervised probation for 3 years. On August 8, 2000, Defendant was recommitted to Lancaster
County Prison for a probation violation, and was released on September 29, 2000.
PlaintifTnJed Protection From Abuse actions against Defendant in Cumberland County (No. 95-
1188), and in Lancaster County (No, CI-1997-2860).
19. The police department(s) or law enforcement agencies that should be provided with a copy of the
protection order are:
MECHANICSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
HARRISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
LANCASTER COUNTY ADULT PROBATION & PAROLE
20. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
21. Plaintiff is asking the court to evict and exclude the Defendant from the foUowing residence:
117 East Main Street
Apt 2A
Mechancisburg, PA 17055
Rented By:Mildred Ruth Wittle
22. Plaintiff has suffered out-or-pocket financial losses as a result of the abuse described above. Those
losses are:
lost wages, medical costs for treatment PlaintifT received as a result of injuries she sustained from
the incident in or about 1997, the cost to replace her partial dental plate, and costs for repairing
and/or replacing PlaintiR's possessions damaged or destroyed by Defendant during incidents of
abuse, and the cost to repair damage and/or destruction to PlaintiR's residence caused by
Defendant.
23. FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, I REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A
TEMPORARY ORDER, and AFTER HEARING, A FINAL ORDER THAT WOULD DO THE
FOLLOWING:
a. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or stalking Plaintiff and/or
minor child/ren in any place where Plaintiff may be found,
b. Evict/exc]ude Defendant from Plaintiffs residence and prohibit Defendant from
attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence of the Plaintiff.
c. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff and/or minor child/ren,
either in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through third persons,
including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs ~~"ool, business, or place of
VERIFICA TION
I verilY that I am the Petitioner as designated in the present action and that the facts and
statements contained in the above Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, I
understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.~4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the residence at:
117 East Main Street
Apt. 2A
Mechancisburg, PA 17055
or any other residence where Plaintiff or any other person protected under this
Order may live. Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises of
Plaintiff or any other person protected under this Order.
3. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff, or any
other person protected under this Order, at any location, including but not limited to
any contact at Plaintifi's schoo], business, or place of employement. Defendant is
specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the dumtion of this
order.
Plaintifl's current residence or any place where she may stay during the term
of this Order.
Plaintifl's current place of employment or anywhere else she may be employed
during the term of this Order:
Rent-It Center
5120 East Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA
4. The foUowing additional reliefis granted as authorized by ~6108 of the Act:
Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
The court costs and fees are waived.
5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
MECHANICSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
HARRISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
6. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES;
I. ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER
7. All provisions of this order shall expire on: July 26, 2002
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY
A FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX
MONTHS. 23 PA,C.S. ~6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO
PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA
CRIMES CODE.
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT, 18 U,S.C, ~2265. IFYOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE
AND INTENTION ALL Y VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO
FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U,S.C ~~2261-
2262. IF THE BRADY INDICATOR PARAGRAPH APPEARS IN THE ORDER,
YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES
UNDER THE "BRADY" PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT, 18 U.S.C,
~922(G), FOR POSSESSION, TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs residence OR any location where a
violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located, shall enforce
this order. An arrest for violation of Paragraphs I through 3 of this order may be
without warrant, based soley on probable cause, whether or not the violation is
committed in the presence of the police. 23 Pa.C.S. ~6113.
Subsequent to arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened to be
used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse.
The shall maintain possession of the weapons until further order of this Court.
When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of this order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is to
be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed
and signed by the police officer OR the plaintiff. PlaintiO's presence and signature are
not required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAH
V.
LANDIS J. SHAFFER,
Defendant
IN RE: CONTEMPT
NO. 95-1188 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOH, this 26th day of June, 1995, I
adJudicate defendant in indirect criminal contempt of this
court's temporary protection from abuse order dated March 6,
1995. Sentence of the Court is that yOU undergo a period of
supervised probotion, with the service fee waived, for a period
of six months, on condition that yOU be and remain on good
behavior, successfully complete a substance abuse treatment
program, and not abuse or threaten Mildred Wittle. Defendant is
to receive credit on his probationary sentence for time served
from June 6, 1995, to date, The temporary protection from abuse
order entered on March 6, 1995, is vacated, Defendant is
released from commitment on this case,
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Edgar B. B~eY, J.
Jaime M. Keating, EsqUire .
Assistant District Attorney ~
Timothy L. Clawges, EsqUire ~/o~/.q~
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AND NOW, this 14th day of June, 1995, upon
consideration of the charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt in the
above-captioned matter, and the Defendant having been brought
before the Court for establishment of a trial date before the
Honorable Edgar B. Bayley and the setting of bail, trial in this
matter is scheduled for Monday, June 26, 1995, at 2:30 p.m., and
bail is set at $5,000.00.
This order is without prejudice to the right of
Defendant's counsel to ~ile a request for modification of bail
should he deem it appropriate. In apdition, this order is
without prejudice to the right of the Defendant to raise the
issue before Judge Bayley of whether a valid Protection From
Abuse Order was in effect at the time of the alleged indirect
criminal contempt in this case.
By the court,
Jaime M. Keating, Esquire
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5. On March 22, 1995, service upon Defendant WIIS made via serving the order of
court continuance upon Linda Hartman, an adult, at 323 Hummel Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
6, Despite the fact that a hearing WIIS scheduled for Apri)l 0, 1995, there WIIS no
appellflUlce in court by either Plaintiff or Defendant, and no further action WIIS taken regarding
the temporary protection order or any subsequent order.
7. On or about June 4, 1995, a complaint WIIS filed charging the Defendant with a
violation of the P.F,A. order at the above docket for conduct allegedly occurring between May
28, 1995, and June 4, 1995.
8. Pursuant to 23 Pa. C,S.A. ~ 6107(a), a hearing shall be held before the Court
within ten days of filing a petition, at which time the Plaintiff must prove the allegation ofabuse
by a preponderance of the evidence.
9. Despite the fact that the temporary order WIIS issued March 6, 1995, the Plaintiff
hIlS never appeared before the Court to prove any allegations of abuse.
10. Pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S,A. ~ 6107(c), the Court may make ex parte temporal:)'
orders lIS it deems necessary; .however, the Temporary Protection Order entered on March 6,
1995, and its extension until modification or termination hIlS, without production of any evidence
regarding allegations of abuse, resulted in the "temporary" order remaining in effect for
approximately three months.
II. An extension of the temporary protection order past the ten-day period in that
section is without authority and is void. S= Heard v. Heard, 418 Pa. Super. 250, 614 A,2d 250
(1992)" and In Re Penny R., 353 Pa. Super. 70, 509 A.2d 338 (1986).
12. Entry of a "temporary" protection order which is indefinite in dumtion can no
longer be deemed "temporary;" extension of such a "temporary" order in the absence of proof of
the allegations is contrary to the Protection From Abuse Act, and violates Defendant's right to
due process under the United Slates and Pennsylvania Constitutions.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court declare the temporary protection
order entered March 6, 1995, and all subsequent extensions of said order, to he invalid, void, and
discharge Defendant regarding any alleged violations of said order.
Respectfully submitted,
Mildred R, Wlttle,
Plaintiff
TN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF'
v,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYI,VANIA
NO. 95- /I~ CIVIL TEn~1
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Landis J. Shaffer,
Defendant
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW, this f,rt. day of March, 1995, upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that the
plaintiff, Mildred R. Wittle, now residing at 2320 Dusty Lane,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant, Landis J. Shaffer, the
following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Landis J. Shaffer, (Date of Birth: July 10,
1962) whose present whereabouts is unknown to the plaintiff, is
hereby enjoined from physically abusing the plaintiff, Mildred R.
Wittle, or placing her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence
located at 2320 Dusty Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
a residence which is rented by the plaintiff, and which the
defendant voluntarily left on or about March 2, 1995.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct or
indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to,
telephone and written comnmnications.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing Lhe plaintiff's relatives.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's place
of employment.
The defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging, destroying
01' NeU Ing any pl'opel't.y owned joint.ly by t.he parties or owned
solely by t.he plaint.iff.
^ violation of this Order may subject the defendant to: i)
arrest under 23 Pa. e.s. 66113; ii) a private criminal complaint
under 23 I'll. e.s. 66tI3.1; iii) 11 c:hurge of indirect criminal
contempt under 23 Pu. C.S. 66114, punishable by imprisonment up to
six months und II fine of $100.00-$1,000,00; und iv) civil contempt
under 23 Pa, e.s. 66114.1. Rellumption of <:o-residence on the part
of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the provisions of
the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated
by the court aftel' noli ce or hearing, A hearing shall be held on
this matter on the lj6A day of March, 1995, at 9'10 (( .m. I in
Courtroom No. '1X Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees pending
a further order after the hearing.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Depnl'tment shall attempt to
make service at. the plainli ff's I'equest. and wit.hout. pre-payment of
fees, but service may be accomplished under /lny appl icable rule of
Civil Procedure.
This Ol'uel' shall be docketed in t.he office of the Prothonotllry
and forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary shall
not. send II copy of this Order to t.he defendant by mni 1.
The Hampden Township Police Department. will be provided wit.h
II certified copy of this Order by the plaint.iff's llttorney, This
NOTICE
You have been sued 1n court. If you w1sh to defend aga1nst the cla1ms set
forth 1n the follow1ng peges, you must take act10n promptly after th1s Pet1t10n,
Order and Not1ce are served, by appear1ng personally or by attorney at the
hear1ng scheduled by the Court and present 1ng to the Court your defenses or
object10ns to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that 1f you fail
to do so the Court may proceed w1thout you, and a judgment may be entered aga1nst
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Pet1tion or
for any other claim or re11ef requested by the pla1ntiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection Order, a
surcharge of $25.00 w111 be assessed against you. You may also be required to
pay attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc. for their representation of the
plaint 1ff.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a
lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to
find out where you can get legal help.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 11013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (111) 240-6200
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORD~R
RELIEF UNDER TilE PRO'rECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 P.S. g 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
1, The plaintiff, Mildred R. Wittle, is an adult individual
residing at 2320 Dusty Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17025.
2, The defendant,Landis J, Shaffer, (Date of Birth: July 10,
1962), is an adult individual whose present residence is unknown to
the plaintiff.
3. The defendant has had an intimate relationship with the
plaintiff.
5. Since approximately 1993, 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 8e['10us bodily injury, and has knowingly engaged
in a course of conduct or I'epeal.edly commi tted acts toward the
plaintiff under circumstances which placed the plaintiff in
reasonable feal' of bodily injuI')', This has included, but is not
limited to, the following specific instances of abuse:
a. On aI' about FebI'lIfll')' 27, 1995, the defendant screamed at
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the plaintiff calling her vile namcs, grabberi nnri pulled her
hair, and threatened to "take her' out." if she ever left him.
He cont.inued t.o t.hrent.en her saying thut he would "t.ake her
out" and do his t.ime in jnil beeause t.hen it. would be
wort.hwhlle. The defendant. threalened t.o wal.t until the
plaint.iff was asleep and burn her house down, and burn her
mother's house down with the plaintiff in it, These threats
make the plaint.iff fear for her safet.y because the defendant.
has previously served four years in prison for an arson
convict.ion. The defendant grabbed t.he plaintiff by her hair,
whipped her around, and punched her repeatedly in the face
causing a bruise under her eye. The defendant. threw two
chairs nbout the room and hit the plaintiff ncross her
shoulder with a chair causing bruising. The defendant.
overturned t.he kitchen table, and when the plaintiff at.t.empt.ed
to get away, the defendant grabbed her, t.hrew her down on t.he
overturned table, nnd repeat.edly banged her head against the
floor causing her pain and soreness.
b. On or about February 13, 1995, the defendant screamed
obscenitieH at the plaint.iff and forcefully grabbed her by the
hair causing her to be t.otally immobilized. He repeatedly
slapped and punched the plaintiff in the face causing her nose
to swell and bleed nnd causing bruising about. her eyes and
face.
c. On or about February 6, 1995, while the plaintiff was
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driving her car, the defendant forcefulLy hit her in the mouth
causing a laceration, bleeding and swellLng. Thc defendant
then grabbed the plaintiff by her hair, pulled her head over
to him, screamed at her, and forcefully pushed her head back
causing her to hit. her head on the window,
d. On several different occasions since 1993, the defendant
has slapped, punched, grabbed, pushed the plainti ff, thrown
her down to the ground or around a room. and thrown objects at
her. As a result of the defendant's actions, the plaintiff
has suffered numerous bruises and lacerations.
6. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in
Immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant should she
remain in the home without the defendant's exclusion and that she
is in need of protection from such abuse.
7. The plaLntiff dcslres that the defendant be prohibited
from hnving any direct 01' Indirect cont.nct. wit.h the plaintiff
including, but not limited t.o. telcphone and written
communications.
8. The plaintiff desires t.hnt the defendnnt be enjoined from
harnssing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relat.ives,
9. The plaintiff desires t.hat the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment..
10. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from
removing, damnging, dest.roylng or selling any property owned
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Jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
II. The home from which the plaintiff Is asking the Court to
exclude the defendant is rented by plaintiff and the home is
located on land that Is owned by the plaintiff's family,
12, On or about March 2, 1995, the defendant voluntarily left
the residence upon the request of the plaintiff's family.
C, ATTORNEY FEES
13. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Tnc,
II'HEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from
Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 P.S. Y 6101 fi .!i.!i9.., as amended,
the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court t.o grant the following
relief:
A, Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from
Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but
not limited to, telephone and writ.ten communications.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
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plaintiff's place of employment.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling property Jointly owned by the parties
or owned solely by the plaintiff.
6. Granting possession of the home located at 2320 Dusty
Lane, Enoln, 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.
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 placing her in fear of abuse,
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but
not limited to, telephone and written communications,
3, Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
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destroying or selling properLy Jointly owned by the parties
or owned solely by the plaintiff,
6, Granting possession of the home located at 2320 Dusty
to the exclusion of the defendant.
Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff
7, Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the pial nti ff may in the fu tu "e establ ish for
herself.
8. Ordering the defendant to pay reasonable attorney
fees to Legal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff, pending
a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy of this
Petition and Order be delivered to the Hampden Township Police
Department who has Jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be Just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted,
t (../'J~/
~an Carey, Attorne
I.EGAI. SERVICES, INC,
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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The above-named plaintiff, Mildred R. Wittle, verifies that
t.he stat.ements made in the above Pet.il.ion are tl'lle and correct,
The plai nti ff undel'stands t.hal. false statements herein are made
subject 1.0 the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification t.o authorities.
Date: fI'b(\~99~
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Mildred R. Wittle, Plaintiff
oFe.
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
(POLICE)
DISTRICT JUSTICE
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT NO.
A42304
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PTLMN DENNIS STUM BADGE#7
( ,\'ame' III,fffid", )
MIDDLESEX TWP POLICE DEPT PA-0211300
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEFENDANT: VS.
NAME r LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER
AND NO ADDRESS
ADDRESS
W/M/7-10-62
RS.A. SS' 198-54-6889
AKA
of
do hereby state:
(I) iii I accuse the above named defendant, who lives at the add..ess sct forlh above or,
o I accuse an individual whose name is unknown to me but who is described us
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o his nickname or popular designation is unknown to me and, therefore, I have designated him herein as John
Doe: with violuting the penal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanill lit 3286 SPRING RD
( PleiN" PuJiI/ral S"bdlriJimt )
MAY 28TH THROUGH JUNE 4TH
LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER
1995
MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP in CUMBERLAND County on or IIbout
Participants were (If/heft. M'('ft' f'eJ,tlflpmru. plu(,",hc'/' llam,-" IIrl\', n'pt'ull"K ,hc' IIm",'/I/.,IHIl','Jc:h'"dcllJl):
(2) The acts commiued by the accused were: 0 INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
THE DEFENDANT DID VIOLATE THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER, NO. 95-1188 CIVIL, ISSUED
ON MARCH 6 1995 BY JUDGE WESLEY OLER, SR FOR JUDGE EDGAR B BAYLEY. THE DEFENDANT DID
PHYSICALLY ABUSE THE PLAINTIFF, MILDRED WITTLE, AND PLACED HER IN FEAR OF ABUSE. THE
DEFENDANT DID STRIKE, BEAT, AND THREATEN TO KILL THE PLAINTIFF. THE PLAINTIFF DID
SUBSTAIN BODILY INJURY FROM THE ABUSE.
all of which were against the, peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania andcontmry to the Act of Assembly,
or in violation of Y"6114;:.;:.;.;TV:;.,';>;' and 'A . . . of the Act of 23P:A'C.S.:A.'; 6101~ln}PROTECTION
(5<<11..) (S"h,,,...II,"'J FROM ABUSE ACT
or the ...:.... "
Ordinance of
( P"lItlcal Sr4h -JI.'Lt/tln)
(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 belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code (18 Pa. C. s.
fi 4904) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
JUNE 8
.19~
and
AND NOW, on this date h' (3 . 19~ertifY t
verified, and that there is probable cause for issuance of process.
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lor . ptellmlnary hilling upon the charge. In the aboQ complaint according to
&.w. " you rail to appel' at the time and pIac., .1 .1I1ed lbov., . wI"ant VftU
be ltsued for your ."..L hll 'fIfUl b. Nt.t the preliminary heartng. You hIVe the
rtghl 10 be repre.ented by . lI'wyer .nelll you cannot aflord . "wY" one will be
..~ned to .-.preHn' you.
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COMMONWEALllt OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF: CUMBERLAND
COMMITMENT
MIll ChI. No:
09-3-03
COMMONWEALTH OF
PENNSYLVANIA
UJ Name: non.
SUSAN K. DAY
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To ANY AUTHORIZED PERSON 01 the above named County 01 this Commonwealth:
You are hereby commanded 10 convey and deliver Into Ihe custody of Ihe Keeper 01 the county prison the
above named defendant. You, the Keeper are required to receive Ihe deleru'ant Into your custody 10 be
solely kepi by you until dIscharged by due course 01 law or lor:
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Mildred R. Wittle
In the Court of Common Vlees of
Cumberland Co~nty, Pennsylvnaia
No. 95-1188 Civil Term
VS
Landis J. Shaffer
R. THOMAS KLINE, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, that he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named
defendant, to wit.
Landis J. Shaffer
but was unable to locate
him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of
Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania,
to serve the within Temporary Protection Order From Abuse Notice
the attached return from
Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
and Petition For Protection From Abuse
On
March 10, 1995
, this office was in receipt of
Sheriff's Costs.
Docketing
Out of County
Surcharge
18.00
So answers.
l~;;:~"~L"I~~~heriff
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this If'if
day of)1 1.....1-./
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
NO. 95-1188
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AND NOW: March 22,
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SERVED TilE
UPON
WITHIN
ORDER OF COURT CONTINUANCE
Landis J. Shaffer c/o Linda Hartman
BY PERSONALLY
HANDING TO
Linda Hartman, adult member in charge at time of service
A TRUE ATTESTED COPY OF THE ORIGINAL
ORDER OF COURT CONTINUANCE
AND MAKING KNOWN TO
Her
THE CONTENTS THEREOF AT his dwelling
place, 323 Hunmel St., Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penna.
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this 23rd day of March 19 95
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f. If married. what is name, age and address of your (wife) husband? "
(I) When did you last live with your (wife) husband?
(2) Docs your (wife) husband work?
(l) What is name and address of (her) (his) employer?
g, Do you have any children? (give names, ages and addresses,)
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h, What is your home address?
I, What Is your Social Security Number? , ,
j. Are you presently employed? I,
If employed. name of employer,
I f employed, what is your present wage?
If not employed when did you last work?
Name of lhat employer.
k, What was the total am~unt of your income during the past 12 months? ';'\,
I. Is there a job waiting for you? '--' t. ,
4. (Line out a or b, which ever docs not apply)
.a~-t.am.prcscnlly in jail. and unable to obtain bail.
b. t am presently released from jail on bail in the amount df $
The cost of such bail WD$ $
II was paid by-
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/ S. Have you previously been represented by an allorney in a case in court? ,.\:,' ,
(give name of allorney, name of case in which you were represented and state whether or not your
allorney was paid in that case and by whom). " " . ,. , ., ,\. <l."....j\'f7..1l"'.',:1!,;~ ,
WHEREFORE. petition prays:
That this Honorable Courl assign counsel to represent (him) (her) in the above entitled criminal cause of
action without fee or cosl to the defendant.
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sign here
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND........
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. being duly sworn according to law upon (his) (her)
oath. deposes and says:
I. I am the pelitioner in Ihe above entitled aClion.
2. I have read the foregoing petition which consists of this page and Ihe reverse side hereof and know
the contents thereof and the same are true to my knowledge except as to mailers therein stated to be alleged as to
persons other than myself. and. as to those mailers I believe it to be true.
l. This affidavit is made to inform the Court as 10 my slat us of Indlgency and to Induce Ihe Court to
assign counsellu me as an indigent defendanl for my defense agalnsllhe criminal charges thai have been made
against me.
4, In making this affidavit 1 am aware that perjury is a felony and thatlhe punishment is a fine of not
more Ihan $IS,OOO.OO or imprisonnwnt for not more than seve~ years or both. . ~ I
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MILDRED R. W1TTLE,
PLAINTIFF
V.
LANDIS J. SHAFFER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
95-1188 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13th day of March, 1995, the hearing scheduled for this date Is
continued until Monday, April 10, 1995, at 11:30 a,m. In Courtroom Number 2. The
Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to make service at the
plaintiff's request and without prepayment of fees, but service may be accomplished
under any applicable Rule of Civil Procedure. This order shall be docketed In the
OffIce of Prothonotary and forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary shall
not send a:copy of this order to defendant by mall. This Court's temporary protection
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order entiir8d on March 6, 1995 shall remain In full force and effect.
)3Y the ,~rt,
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Edgar B. ayley, J.
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Joan Carey, Esquire . ,a.~~ tUt't'lI- 3).3/~s-
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MILDRED RUTH WITTLE,
Plaintiff
: In the Court of Common Pleas of
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSVL VANIA
v,
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: Civil Action - Law
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: No, 95-1188
LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
CONTINUED TEMPORARY ORDER
AND NOW, this 29th Day ofDecembcr, 2000, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. ~6107(c), the terms and
conditions of the Temporary Order issued on 7th Day of December, 2000, in the above-captioned"
case are hereby continued in full forcc and effcct . This order is in cffect until Junc J, 2002.
A hearing on this matter is schedulcd for the January 19,200], at 9:30 AM in Courtroom No.4,
on the 4th Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlislc, Pcnnsylvania.
BY THE~C.OJl&I;
Distribution To:
Joan Carcy, Attorney for Plaintiff f" :,OY,Ct / ty j' ,....1'.1)
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Landis James Shaffer PODG2
Lancaster County Prison
625 East King Strect
Lancaster, P A 17602
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Faxcd & Mailed to PSP
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MILDRED RUTH WITTLE,
PlaintilT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 95-1188 CIVIL TERM
LANDIS JAMES SHAFFER.
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Plaintiff, Mildred Ruth Wittle, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey of Legal Services,
Inc., moves the Court for an Order rescheduling the hearing in the above-captioned case on the
grounds that:
1. A Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was entcred by this Court on
December 7,2000, scheduling a hearing for December 18,2000, at 9:30 a..m.
2. The Cumberland County Sherifl's Department served Defendant with a certified copy
of the Notice of Hearing, Temporary Protection From Abuse Order and Petition for Protection From
Abuse at District Justicc Elder's office at 507 North York Street, Mcchanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, on December 11,2000, at ]0:45 a.m,
3. Legal Services, Inc. staff contacted Defendant on December 15, 2000, at Lancaster
County Prison wherc he is incarcerated, and advised him of his right to counsel in this matter.
Defendant indicated to Legal Services, Inc. stalTthat he did not desire an attorney to represent him
and wanted to settle the case,
4, The parties agree that the hearing be rescheduled to facilitatc settlement of the case.
5, Plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in effect
for a period of 18 months from the date it was entercd, through June 7,2002, or until further Order
of Court, whichever comes first.
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