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Drug Delivery Resulting in Death Charges Decline in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, a drug delivery resulting in death (DDRD) charge, also known as an offense, is issued to a person who intentionally administers, dispenses, delivers, gives, prescribes, sells or distributes any controlled substance, and another person died as a result of using the substance.

From 2024 to 2025, DDRD charges decreased by 22% and convictions decreased by 72%.

Bedford County Courts Advise of Reported Jury Duty Scams

Bedford County Court Administration is advising the public to stay vigilant against multiple reported jury duty phone, email and text scams.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Warns of Reported Text Message Scam

The scam involves text messages that “spoof” or mimic the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The spoof text alleges the “First Chief Justice Debra Todd” is advising the receiver of the text of an incomplete court filing and requests payment via PayPal to correct the filing.

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