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Laurie J. Burkhart, 67, charged with terroristic threats in Springettsbury Township

Burkhart was charged after an alleged threat to a family member; she faces misdemeanor terroristic threats and harassment counts and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Published Oct 14, 2026, 10:49 AM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

Laurie J. Burkhart, 67, was charged on September 21, 2026, with terroristic threats (18 §2706(A)(1), misdemeanor) after allegedly threatening a family member. She was also charged with harassment (18 §2709(A)(4)); the Springettsbury Township Police Department handled the arrest in York, PA, and bail was listed at $0. Burkhart is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.