March 12, 2025 at 18:14 EDTPA homepage
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two former Mount Carmel officers have pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to deprive rights under color of law.
This comes after a federal indictment says David Donkochik and Jonathan McHugh used their authority while in uniform to assault numerous people without justifiable cause.
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They are accused of violating the civil rights of 22 people over a three-year period.
They face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
