McElree denies using a chokehold and says his actions were meant to protect a student during the February 20 clash.
Second teen sees felony charges dropped in Quakertown protest case
The DA is continuing his review of the police response as the juvenile cases move forward.
Tensions linger, calls for accountability continue at Quakertown council meeting
Outside the meeting, tensions briefly escalated when a demonstrator was confronted by an unidentified man who attempted to grab a megaphone during a protest.
Emails reveal deep divide, new details in lead-up to Quakertown student-police clash
Newly publicized records reveal both heightened concerns before the protest and a deeply divided response in its aftermath.
Quakertown protest cases move forward for most students after court hearings
One teen sees felony charges dropped as others head toward trial in the high-profile protest case.
Charges dropped for one teen as Quakertown protest cases move forward
Juvenile court proceedings continue for other students of “The Quakertown Five” who were tied to the February 20 incident.
McElree supporters circulate petition – Bucks Round-Up – March 6, 2026
The encounter between police and the “Quakertown Five” occurred on February 20 after numerous students staged an anti-ICE walkout.
Support rallies planned in Quakertown, Doylestown as activism intensifies around the ‘Quakertown 5’
A fundraiser is nearing six figures as public pressure intensifies ahead of a school board meeting.
Three students from the ‘Quakertown 5’ released to house arrest after ICE protest and police confrontation
A juvenile judge ordered electronic monitoring as the investigation into police response continues.
Quakertown Council meeting draws packed rooms amid fallout from student protest, calls for chief’s resignation
A Quakertown Council meeting drew packed rooms amid fallout from student protest, calls for chief’s resignation.