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Photos: York County District Attorney's Office honors 12 at 2nd awards ceremony

Dylan Segelbaum
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LaQuinn Thompson, right, who started the B.E.A.S.T. Initiative Push, a community outreach program for the youth that’s focused on inclusion through video games, speaks after being honored with an award for Outstanding Service as a Citizen. He also works as director of community outreach for St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in York. "Simply by doing what he loves to do, LaQuinn is quietly changing the landscape of the City of York for the better," Chief Deputy Prosecutor John Hamme said. "It is men like this that change the world."
LaQuinn Thompson, right, who started the B.E.A.S.T. Initiative Push, a community outreach program for the youth that’s focused on inclusion through video games, speaks after being honored with an award for Outstanding Service as a Citizen. He also works as director of community outreach for St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in York. "Simply by doing what he loves to do, LaQuinn is quietly changing the landscape of the City of York for the better," Chief Deputy Prosecutor John Hamme said. "It is men like this that change the world."
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From left: Bob Russo, Marcy Laferte and Norman Laferte, and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday. In 2015, the Lafertes started the Delta Area Community Youth Night at the Peach Bottom Recreation Center, which features activities ranging from board games to arts and crafts, in response to the opioid epidemic. Russo is a volunteer.
From left: Bob Russo, Marcy Laferte and Norman Laferte, and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday. In 2015, the Lafertes started the Delta Area Community Youth Night at the Peach Bottom Recreation Center, which features activities ranging from board games to arts and crafts, in response to the opioid epidemic. Russo is a volunteer.
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York County First Assistant District Attorney Tim Barker, far right, presents a certificate for Outstanding Service as a Detective/Investigator to Hanover Borough Police Officer Jared Auman and Sgt. Matthew Waltersdorff, center. They were instrumental in obtaining justice for 4-year-old Dakota Wright, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hanover on Nov. 22, 2016.
York County First Assistant District Attorney Tim Barker, far right, presents a certificate for Outstanding Service as a Detective/Investigator to Hanover Borough Police Officer Jared Auman and Sgt. Matthew Waltersdorff, center. They were instrumental in obtaining justice for 4-year-old Dakota Wright, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hanover on Nov. 22, 2016.
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York County First Assistant District Attorney Tim Barker, right, presents Hanover Borough Police Sgt. Matthew Waltersdorff, center, and Police Officer Jared Auman, left, with a button from Josh and Ginger Wright, Dakota Wright's parents, that honors the memory of their daughter. Dakota, 4, was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
York County First Assistant District Attorney Tim Barker, right, presents Hanover Borough Police Sgt. Matthew Waltersdorff, center, and Police Officer Jared Auman, left, with a button from Josh and Ginger Wright, Dakota Wright's parents, that honors the memory of their daughter. Dakota, 4, was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
Dylan Segelbaum, York Daily Record
A button that honors the memory of 4-year-old Dakota Wright is shown on the suit jacket of Hanover Borough Police Sgt. Matthew Waltersdorff. He and Hanover Borough Police Officer Jared Auman, the lead investigator in the hit-and-run that claimed the little girl's life, were honored during an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center
A button that honors the memory of 4-year-old Dakota Wright is shown on the suit jacket of Hanover Borough Police Sgt. Matthew Waltersdorff. He and Hanover Borough Police Officer Jared Auman, the lead investigator in the hit-and-run that claimed the little girl's life, were honored during an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center
Dylan Segelbaum, York Daily Record
Olivia Rudisill was recognized for her work in coordinating more than 600 extraditions at the York County District Attorney's Office. She was one of 12 people who were honored at an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center.
Olivia Rudisill was recognized for her work in coordinating more than 600 extraditions at the York County District Attorney's Office. She was one of 12 people who were honored at an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center.
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Kathleen Shive stands next to her father, Kevin, left, as Kyle King, chief administrator of the York County District Attorney's Office, presents her with an award for Exceptional Service as an Employee of the District Attorney’s Office.
Kathleen Shive stands next to her father, Kevin, left, as Kyle King, chief administrator of the York County District Attorney's Office, presents her with an award for Exceptional Service as an Employee of the District Attorney’s Office.
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Monica Robinson, a case manager in the York County District Attorney's Office who manages the felony drug caseload, was one of 12 people recognized at an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center.
Monica Robinson, a case manager in the York County District Attorney's Office who manages the felony drug caseload, was one of 12 people recognized at an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center.
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Kyle King, chief administrator of the York County District Attorney's Office, reads a commendation for Jesse Coy, who heads up the administrative operations at the Law Enforcement Center.
Kyle King, chief administrator of the York County District Attorney's Office, reads a commendation for Jesse Coy, who heads up the administrative operations at the Law Enforcement Center.
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York County Deputy Prosecutor Taylor Katherman speaks after being recognized with an award for Exceptional Service as an Assistant District Attorney. “He’s hardworking, he’s humble, he’s compassionate and he’s fair,” First Deputy District Attorney Seth Bortner said.
York County Deputy Prosecutor Taylor Katherman speaks after being recognized with an award for Exceptional Service as an Assistant District Attorney. “He’s hardworking, he’s humble, he’s compassionate and he’s fair,” First Deputy District Attorney Seth Bortner said.
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York County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Tobias, center, was honored for Exceptional Service as an Assistant District Attorney during an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Chuck Murphy, right, said Tobias is affectionately known in the office as "Mama Jen" for her sound advice and calming voice.
York County Senior Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Tobias, center, was honored for Exceptional Service as an Assistant District Attorney during an awards ceremony at the York County Administrative Center. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Chuck Murphy, right, said Tobias is affectionately known in the office as "Mama Jen" for her sound advice and calming voice.
Dylan Segelbaum, York Daily Record
The York County District Attorney's Office honored 12 people at its second awards ceremony on Friday at the York County Administrative Center.
The York County District Attorney's Office honored 12 people at its second awards ceremony on Friday at the York County Administrative Center.
Dylan Segelbaum, York Daily Record