HARRISBURG – Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo, PDAA’s legislative chair, today testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of efforts to ensure the lawful use of fentanyl test strips. “We support such legislation for one simple reason: It will literally save lives,” Chardo said. Fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin. It also is inexpensive to manufacture. Chardo said the
Read full post hereHARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI), and the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Pennsylvania (PennCAC) are pleased to jointly announce the updated release of the Model Set of Standards for Pennsylvania’s Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams (MDITs). The standards provide counties with standardized guidance and best practices on how to investigate child abuse cases,
Read full post here(ALLENTOWN) – Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin today announced that Heather F. Gallagher, the District Attorney’s Office Chief of Administration and Chief of Appeals, has been named to a prestigious Supreme Court of Pennsylvania committee. Gallagher was named a member of the court’s Criminal Procedural Rules Committee for a term of seven years beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The appointment was
Read full post hereDAs from Adams and Clinton Counties Complete New 2021-22 Leadership Slate Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced that PDAA Vice President and Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele was elected President of the Association following the untimely death of Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone. Steele will serve out the remainder of the term for the 2021-2022 business
Read full post herePDAA Issues Statement on the Passing of President Gene Vittone Harrisburg, PA -- The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) issued the following statement upon learning of the death of PDAA President and Washington County District Attorney Gene Vittone: It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our president, Gene Vittone. Gene bravely battled lung cancer during the
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced its newly elected officers for the 2021–2022 business year. The election took place during the Association’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President: Hon. Eugene Vittone, Washington County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. Kevin R. Steele, Montgomery County District Attorney Secretary/Treasurer: Hon. Brian R. Sinnett, Adams County District Attorney Additionally, Schuylkill County District Attorney
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced its newly elected officers for the 2021-22 business year. The election took place during the Institute’s annual business meeting. The new officers are: President: Hon. Raymond Tonkin, Pike County District Attorney Vice President: Hon. Mike Piecuch,
Read full post here(HARRISBURG, PA) The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) issued the following statement today: "The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s majority decision to vacate the sentence of William H. Cosby, Jr. was based on a procedural issue, not the facts of the case. The
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It is with much regret that I write to inform the membership that District Attorney Leonard Simpson of Sullivan County passed away suddenly on Monday. Considering his almost 30 years of service as DA (1977-1993, 2008 to present), this is a devastating loss to the people of Sullivan County. Len had a sharp mind and generous spirit. I have many
Read full post hereHARRISBURG -- Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) President and Snyder County District Attorney Mike Piecuch released the following statement today after the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced that Chad Salsman has pled guilty to charges of intimidation, promoting prostitution, and
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