Sean Connolly, Author at Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association - PDAA

Dec
31, 2024

Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday appoints District Attorneys to his Transition Committee

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday recently announced his transition committee, which includes several district attorneys from across Pennsylvania. Attorney General-Elect Dave Sunday commented, “In building this transition committee, I wanted to hear from all Pennsylvanians about their experiences with the Attorney General’s office, where it is doing well, and where it can be improved. I’m grateful to these individuals

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Dec
4, 2024

PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan Appointed to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts

HARRISBURG – The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently appointed PDAA Executive Director Kelly Callihan to the Advisory Council on Elder Justice in the Courts, which identifies and addresses elder justice issues, including abuse and neglect. “The Advisory Council exists to identify areas of need and challenges faced by older Pennsylvanians and to improve the ability of Pennsylvania courts to meet those

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Nov
18, 2024

PDAA remembers former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip Ebert

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Cumberland County District Attorney Merle L. “Skip” Ebert Jr., who served two tenures as district attorney and 12 years as a county judge. Ebert also served as PDAA President in 2005. “PDAA offers its condolences to the family of former Cumberland County District Attorney Skip

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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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