The York County District Attorney s Office on Wednesday dropped the most serious charges against a western Pennsylvania man who had been accused of threatening Gov. Tom Wolf over his order to close nonessential businesses in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic after the individual completed drug and alcohol treatment.
Chief Deputy Prosecutor John Hamme moved to dismiss charges including threats or other improper influence in official and political matters against Rocco Naples, stating that his actions were “fueled by drug and alcohol issues.”
Hamme said prosecutors thought it was beneficial for the community if Naples completed treatment.
Next, Naples, 29, of Unity Township, Westmoreland County, pleaded guilty to harassment, a summary offense that’s similar in severity to a traffic ticket. District Judge Joel Toluba handed down a $100 fine and ordered him to pay court costs.