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Granted temporary PFA
July 18, 2016During a trip to a Northumberland County campground, Scott Hoke allegedly assaulted his wife, Susan Hoke, which leads to criminal charges.
The same day criminal charges were filed in Northumberland County, Susan received a temporary protection-from-abuse (PFA) order against Scott in York County.
A judge could have ordered Scott Hoke to relinquish firearms for the temporary PFA order.
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Temporary PFA extended
July 28, 2016The temporary PFA order Susan has against Scott is extended.
A judge could have ordered Scott Hoke to relinquish firearms for the temporary PFA order.
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Alleged temporary PFA violation
Aug. 9, 2016Scott Hoke allegedly violates the temporary PFA order by showing up at Susan’s home. The allegation leads to his arrest and a criminal charge in York County.
State law says firearms “in the defendant’s possession” should be seized, but the Northern York County Regional Police Department does not interpret the phrase to mean all guns a person owns.
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Scott pleads guilty
Aug. 17, 2016Scott Hoke pleads guilty to the Northumberland County charges and is placed on probation.
State and federal laws say people with misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence lose firearm rights.
Losing firearm rights is a standard condition of probation.
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Final PFA
Aug. 25, 2016Susan and Scott Hoke agree to a final PFA order for three years.
People with qualifying final protective orders against them cannot possess firearms under federal law.
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Found not guilty
Sept. 2, 2016A York County judge finds Scott Hoke not guilty of violating the temporary PFA order on Aug. 9.
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Susan Hoke is killed
September 12, 2016Scott Hoke shoots and kills Susan Hoke, before killing himself, at the Jackson Township home the two once shared.