08/25/2026
Secane man convicted on all charges in ethnic intimidation case.
Today, the Delaware County Black Caucus celebrates an important victory for justice, accountability, and the power of community advocacy.
John Romano of J & P Fencing has been convicted on all charges stemming from his racist threats, intimidation, and treatment of a Black woman in our community.
His conviction includes ethnic intimidation and terroristic threats. Sentencing is scheduled for next month.
https://www.delcotimes.com/2026/08/24/secane-man-convicted-on-all-charges-in-ethnic-intimidation-case/
From the beginning, we refused to sit idly by and wait to see whether something would be done. We spoke up. We showed up. We stayed with it.
The Delaware County Black Caucus stood publicly against Romano's actions. We organized and participated in a press conference. We showed up at Darby Township council meetings. We met with fire chiefs and leadership throughout the area. We spoke alongside County Council members. We called for Romano's removal and demanded accountability.
We did not allow this matter to quietly disappear.
That is advocacy. That is community. That is the power of our collective voice!!
Today's conviction does not erase what happened to the woman who endured this hateful encounter, nor does it end the work before us. It does, however, affirm something we deeply believe: when injustice confronts our community, silence cannot be our response.
We thank every community member, elected official, public servant, advocate, and partner who stood with us and helped keep the call for accountability before the public.
Sentencing is the next step, and we will continue to show up.
Today, we celebrate progress! Tomorrow, we continuethe work!
In Unity and Action!