Washington Co. DA Vittone elected PDAA president
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July 30, 2021

Washington Co. DA Vittone elected PDAA president

By Jeremy Sellew

For the MVI

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) 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: Eugene Vittone, Washington County district attorney.

Vice president: Kevin R. Steele, Montgomery County district attorney.

Secretary/treasurer: Brian R. Sinnett, Adams County district attorney.

Additionally, Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael A. O’Pake was elected to serve on the PDAA Executive Committee.

“I am honored to carry on the Association’s tradition as innovators intent on ensuring integrity in the criminal justice system,” said Vittone. “My colleagues and I are committed to doing the right thing for the right reason, which means enforcing the law, seeking justice, protecting victims and making improvements to the system to ensure fairness and safe communities.”

Vittone serves as the District Attorney of Washington County. He first took office in January 2012 and is current in his third, four-year term. Vittone is known for his pragmatic approach to prosecution and his advocacy related to the heroin/opioid epidemic and preventing elder abuse.

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