Sean Connolly, Author at Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association - PDAA

Aug
5, 2024

National Night Out helps build stronger, safer communities across Pennsylvania

By Kelly Callihan, PDAA Executive Director The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) applauds all of the participants who are working to make “National Night Out” a well-attended and positive event, where law enforcement and prosecutors come together with the communities they serve. Tomorrow, Tuesday August 6, 2024, is National Night Out hosted by the National Association of Town Watch. Each year, thousands

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Jul
30, 2024

PDAA supports federal legislation designed to help hire, train, and retain prosecutors

HARRISBURG – Clinton County District Attorney and PDAA President David Strouse says PDAA supports federal legislation that would offer district attorneys the resources they need to better hire, train, and retain prosecutors who are essential to keeping our communities safe. “Prosecutors are needed to ensure the safety of their communities and seek justice for crime victims,” Strouse said. “However, district attorneys

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Jul
30, 2024

Former York County District Attorney H. Stanley Rebert Remembered for His Public Service

HARRISBURG – PDAA today issued the following statement following the death of former York County District Attorney Stan Rebert. "PDAA offers its condolences to the family of former York County District Attorney Stan Rebert, who died Sunday morning following a lengthy illness. Rebert, 81, was York County’s first full-time district attorney and served from 1986 to 2010. “For decades, Stan Rebert fought

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Jul
19, 2024

PDAA statement on the passing of former Westmoreland County DA John Peck

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today released the following statement on the death of former Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck. “With sadness, we extend our condolences to the family of our colleague, former Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck. Known to many as a mentor and a friend, John served as the voice and advocate for crime

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Jul
18, 2024

PDAA elects Clinton County District Attorney David Strouse as its 2024-25 President

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced its elected officers for the 2024-25 business year. The election took place during the PDAA’s annual business meeting. PDAA President: Clinton County District Attorney David Strouse PDAA Vice President: Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo PDAA Secretary/Treasurer: York County District Attorney David Sunday “It is an incredible honor to be chosen by my fellow

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May
16, 2024

PDAA commends state lawmakers for listing xylazine as a controlled substance

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today commended state lawmakers and Governor Josh Shapiro for officially listing xylazine, a powerful animal sedative known as “tranq,” as a Schedule III Drug under the Controlled Substance Act. “The devastating effects on humans who use this animal tranquilizer is well known,” said PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan. “PDAA applauds the Governor and

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Feb
1, 2024

PA District Attorneys List Public Safety Concerns; Offer Help in Addressing Them

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today identified three major public safety concerns as priorities of the association, asking Governor Josh Shapiro and state lawmakers to work with district attorneys to find long-term solutions to the problems. In a letter to Governor Shapiro, PDAA President Brian Sinnett, who is the District Attorney of Adams County, and PDAA Executive Director

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Dec
15, 2023

PDAA Commends State Lawmakers and Governor Shapiro for Bipartisan Reform Laws

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today commended the General Assembly and Governor Josh Shapiro for passing two laws to improve the criminal justice system that will expand the “Clean Slate Act” and reform the probation system. PDAA supported both measures and worked with state lawmakers and criminal justice organizations on the passage of these bipartisan bills. In 2018,

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Oct
23, 2023

PDAA Statement on the Passing of Union County District Attorney D. Peter Johnson

HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the death of Union County District Attorney and former PDAA President D. Peter Johnson: We are saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague, D. Peter Johnson. The people of Union County will remember Pete for his professionalism in office, his dedication to crime victims,

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Oct
2, 2023

PDAA Appoints Kelly Callihan, a Former District Attorney, as Executive Director

HARRISBURG – The Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced that Kelly Callihan, the former District Attorney of Cambria County, has been named Executive Director of the association. A career prosecutor, Kelly currently serves as PDAA’s Counsel for Policy and External Relations. “Kelly Callihan is uniquely qualified to serve as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys

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