Threats Against Witness Do Little To Stop Charges From Going Forward

Harrisburg PA

24 April, 2022

2:14 PM

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By Brett Crossley, NorthCentralPA.com April 24, 2022 Using a fake name, police said a woman accused of assault threatened a person to drop the charges "or else," according to Northumberland Police. Ashia Leshonda Harrington, 27, of Sunbury allegedly snapped at the person and said "my name is Keisha" during the confrontation at a bar on April 16. "You need to get everything dropped or else," Harrington allegedly stated to the witness. Harrington threw a drink into the face of the accuser and called them a "rat b*tch" as she attempted to get other bar patrons involved, according to Officer Edward Cope. Court records showed Harrington was charged with misdemeanor simple assault and harassment in November of 2020. Authorities said a bench warrant was issued for Harrington's arrest for failure to show on March 8. Cope said she was scheduled to appear in regards to the assault case against the accuser. Harrington was charged with two third-degree felonies of witness intimidation on April 18 during a preliminary arraignment. Harrington posted $2,500 unsecured bail the same day and was released. NorthcentralPa.com provides the region with reliable, relevant, and real-time news, covering weather, community news and events, crime, police activity, local, regional, and national alerts, and PennDOT-reported road construction and conditions. We report on local and regional politics, offer a platform for nonprofits to report their news and events, and share obituaries. Scanner reports let readers know what's happening outside their homes the minute it happens.