The York City Council voted on Oct. 21 to terminate the employment of Police Officer Steven Marte, who was hired Dec. 30, 2024 and served on a one‑year probationary appointment.

Police Commissioner Michael Muldrow told council that Marte "had been formally charged, and he had they p there was a PFA that was granted against him." Muldrow said the facts and the probationary employment standards leave the department with little alternative: "As a probationary police officer, that's it for us." He described the department's probationary process as stringent and said a criminal arrest and a PFA exceed what the department tolerates for a probationary officer.

Assistant City Solicitor / personnel staff and police administration said they conducted an internal inquiry before bringing the matter to council. Business Administrator Robertson said the department performed an internal investigation and gathered evidence, interviews and reports prior to requesting termination. "There was a thorough process that was completed," Robertson told council.

The resolution cited conduct unbecoming an officer and the need for council action under the Third Class City Code because Marte was appointed by council. Council considered the matter in public and approved immediate termination by recorded vote.

Council members asked whether Marte had been convicted; officials responded that he had been formally charged but not convicted and that a PFA had been entered. Officials said the termination decision was based on the internal review, the arrest and the PFA. The council recorded its vote and the termination was effective immediately.

No additional personnel details were released in open session. The city noted that criminal proceedings and personnel privacy rules limit the information officials may release about ongoing matters.