This undisputedly occurred in the presence of Catanzarita and gave him probable cause to arrest for obstruction of governmental administration. Is refusing to assist a police officer detain a suspect considered obstruction of justice or any other grounds for arrest in the United States?On September 29, 2024, Franklin Police arrested 54- year-old Dawn Flanagan of Vernon and charged her with Filing False Reports to Law Enforcement. An overview of federal obstruction of court order laws in the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. You need a strong defense- call 888-535-3686. Also arrested was 48-year-old Joseph McGaughran of Franklin, who was charged with Obstruction of Justice. See Note, Criminal Venue in the Federal Courts: The. He was arraigned in the Town of Brandon Court, where he was remanded to Franklin County Jail. ), during which the police found a marijuana cigarette in the center console. Or anyone acting in a law enforcement officer's presence and at the officer's direction; 4.