York County District Attorney's Office - District Attorney Tim Barker

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember the men and women who died to protect our freedoms. It is with deep gratitude and reflection that we honor their sacrifice.

05/14/2026

This week, our very own County Detective Paul Pelaia, rode in the annual Police Unity Tour as a member of Team York County. The Police Unity Tour is an annual event with the purpose of raising awareness of officers fallen in the line of duty, with proceeds supporting the National Law Enforcement Museum’s Hall of Remembrance, the Memorial Fund’s Officer of the Month Award, and other special programs.

Team York County prepares for the long and challenging four-day journey from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. each year, through fundraising and rigorous physical training. Their motto is ‘We ride for those who died,’ and their goal is to raise awareness of the ultimate sacrifice made by so many law enforcement officers each year. This year, Team York County rode in honor of Officer Andrew Duarte, Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser.

Thank you to Team York County for your work in raising awareness, honoring our fallen officers, and shining a light on the work and dedication of law enforcement officers that ensure public safety and community wellbeing in our York County community every day.

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04/16/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year’s national theme is ‘Pinwheels of Possibility,’ highlighting how partnering with families and communities can help prevent child abuse before it occurs. Prevention begins by ensuring families have access to the support, resources, and connections they need – before challenges turn into crises.

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, District Attorney Barker joined President Commissioner Julie Wheeler, along with fellow community leaders and public servants, for the 2nd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Flag Planting.

On Friday, April 10, 2026, Prevent Child Abuse America’s Wear Blue Day, District Attorney staff showed their support and dedication to children and families, aiming to increase awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue.

The York County District Attorney’s Office is committed to continuing critical work in child abuse prevention and intervention. Engaging in these opportunities facilitates community understanding of the scope and impact of child abuse prevention to support advocacy for change and investment in solutions that work.

03/09/2026

We recognize that each and every day police officers go to work, not knowing if they will return home to their families. This is a danger they are keenly aware of and a reality of their job calling.

Cpl. Timothy O’Connor was assigned to Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J, Lancaster. This troop oversees State Police operations in Chester, Lancaster, and York counties. Cpl. O’Connor participated in many investigations in York County and we are truly grateful for his service and his efforts to make York County a safer community.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the O’Connor family and all Troopers within the Pennsylvania State Police as they are grieving this loss.

01/19/2026

The life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a shining example of truth, unity, love, and justice. Today is a day of reflection and commitment to these principles, as we continue to work together for the wellbeing of our community.

12/08/2025

SENTENCED – R**E – Aggregate sentence of 19.5 – 39 years State Correctional Institution with Consecutive 3 Years Probation Supervision

Daniel Walton, 44, of Wrightsville, was found guilty by jury trial in August 2025 of R**e (F1), Involuntary Deviate Sexual In*******se (F1), Production of Child Po*******hy (F1), Sexual Assault (F2), In**st of a Minor (F2), 2 counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault (F2), Corruption of Minors (F3), Child Po*******hy (F3), Indecent Assault (M1), and Indecent Assault (M2). Walton was sentenced on Thursday, December 4, 2025, to an aggregate sentence of 19.5 – 39 years State Correctional Institution with a consecutive 3 years of probation supervision. Thank you to Senior Deputy Prosecutor Elaine Preli, Victim/Witness Coordinator Sarah Heichel, and Lower Windsor Township Police Department for an outstanding investigation and prosecution.

11/14/2025

Kindness Week Worldwide, November 9th – 15th, 2025, is a global initiative dedicated to promoting and spreading acts of kindness and making a positive impact for the betterment of communities locally and beyond throughout the world. During Kindness Week Worldwide, the York County District Attorney’s Office is committed to embracing its spirit and underlying motto to “See the Good. Be the Good. Go the Extra Mile.” Members of the York County District Attorney’s Office staff demonstrated the spirit of this initiative through recent service to Olivia’s House: A Grief and Loss Center for Children. Thank you to our team members Kadin Brown, Kiana Dill, Chuck Murphy, Virginia Hobbs, Kaitlin Gross, and Olivia Zellman for demonstrating kindness through generosity and service within the York County community. Thank you to Olivia’s House for the critical work that you do and for providing an opportunity to serve.

11/11/2025

10/06/2025

UPDATE - SENTENCED 11.5 to 23 YEARS SCI

Kayla McCurry, 34, of Delta, was sentenced today on Drug Delivery Resulting in Death (F1), Delivery of a Controlled Substance (F), and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (F3). Thank you to Chief Deputy Prosecutor Kadin Brown, Trial Deputy Prosecutor Mary Kate Flanagan, Victim/Witness Coordinator Danielle Diehl, and Pennsylvania State Police for outstanding investigation, advocacy, and prosecution.

GUILTY – Drug Delivery Resulting in Death

Kayla McCurry, 34, of Delta, was found guilty by jury trial on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death (F1), Delivery of a Controlled Substance (F), and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility (F3). Thank you to Chief Deputy Prosecutor Kadin Brown, Trial Deputy Prosecutor Mary Kate Flanagan, and Pennsylvania State Police for an outstanding investigation and prosecution.

Sentencing has been scheduled for October 6, 2025 at 9:30AM.