Limerick Couple Arrested, Troopers Injured Following Domestic Assault Incident

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, at approximately 10:53 PM, Troopers from the Southern Field Troop responded to Long Street in Limerick for a domestic assault in progress. A neighbor called to report that 41-year-old Justin Savage of Limerick had assaulted his girlfriend 26-year-old Shawna Morse in front of their home. Troopers arrived and Savage was detained. During the investigation Savage became combative and a struggle ensued. Savage landed on a Trooper, Sgt. Adam Schmidt, breaking his ankle. In an effort to escape custody Savage also bit Trooper Jamie Fenderson causing two lacerations on his hand. During that altercation, Morse attempted to assist Savage. Sgt. Schmidt was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released. Sgt. Schmidt will require surgery. Savage was arrested and transported to the York County Jail. He was charged with Domestic Violence Assault, Assault on a Police Officer, Refusing to Submit to Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct. Morse was arrested and transported to the York County Jail. She is charged with Obstructing Government Administration and Refusal to Submit to Arrest.

*The Southern Field Troop is the same Troop where three Troopers and a Trooper Recruit were seriously injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Hollis back in August of 2023.