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LANCASTER, PA — The Pennsylvania Superior Court has denied appeals by two individuals convicted in connection with the 2020 riots at the Lancaster City Bureau of Police station. Dylan Davis, 31, and Taylor Enterline, 24, will continue to serve their three-year probation sentences following the court’s decision to uphold their convictions.

During the riots, which took place from September 13 to 14, 2020, Davis argued that he was merely present at the scene and not violent. However, the court noted that Davis’s actions, including directing the crowd toward police lines and aligning himself with frontline rioters, demonstrated active participation in the riots.

Enterline, on the other hand, claimed to have protested peacefully and presented evidence of her peaceful intent during the demonstrations.

Nonetheless, the court ruled that her behavior, such as blocking traffic, leading chants against the police, and wearing protective gear during confrontations, did not require a violent intent to constitute disorderly conduct.

Both were tried and convicted by Lancaster County Judge Merrill Spahn on charges including riot, criminal conspiracy, failure to disperse, obstruction of highways, disorderly conduct, and dangerous burning, following a bench trial that concluded on November 7, 2022.

The sentencing took place on February 3, 2023, with both parties now continuing to face the repercussions of their actions during the riots.

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