Critics said the police chief escalated the incident as the DA’s probe into conduct continues.
Review clears Quakertown police chief’s use of force in student protest clash, but questions remain
An independent panel says the chief, who suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung, acted within policy as felony charges continue to fall away for some teens.
Felony charges dropped for third teen in Quakertown protest case
The juvenile still faces lesser charges as the DA’s review of police conduct continues.
Felony charge dropped for teen in Quakertown protest case as others head toward trial
Court hearings are moving forward for students charged after a February clash with police.
Police report outlines chief’s account of Quakertown protest confrontation
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.