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Former Councilman Faces Probation Revocation | Springfield News
Former city council candidate David Yankee, already on probation for child endangerment after a seven-year-old foster child drowned in his home, faces new felony charges for meth possession and misdemeanor drug paraphernalia — a violation that could lead to prison time for both offenses. The state seeks to revoke his probation, with a critical hearing set for August 13th, as he could serve up to seven years if convicted, with half-time off for good behavior. This case underscores the gravity of his past failure to supervise the child and now threatens to unravel his future. Listen in…
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