Election judge accused of taking off with voting equipment
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Authorities in Western Pennsylvania say they have arrested a local judge of elections on a charge of “absconding with essential voting equipment” to be used in Tuesday’s balloting.
The Allegheny County sheriff’s office said 55-year-old Darrin Farmer of North Versailles failed to show up Tuesday at the North Versailles precinct, delaying poll opening by three hours.
Authorities said his wife said he dropped her off at a store to buy refreshments for volunteers but left her stranded. They allege that he decided to work as a jitney driver collecting money for fares.
Farmer is charged with tampering with public records, obstructing a government function and other counts; a listed number for him couldn’t be found and it’s unclear whether he has an attorney who could respond to the charges.