ACCOMPLISHMENTS

“Four years ago, you placed your trust in me to serve as Cumberland County’s District Attorney.

“Together, we’ve begun building a justice system that is fair, compassionate, and focused on what truly keeps our communities safe.”

  • Created a Sex Crimes Prosecution Team to prioritize these frequently under-prosecuted cases, take them to trial, and give victims the justice they deserve.

  • Won a $2.5 million federal grant to collect, test, and investigate hundreds of stored rape kits (some almost four decades old), and investigate and prosecute where possible.

  • Created a new alcohol and drug addiction diversion program to help defendants find their way to recovery.

  • Developed and expanded a restorative justice program to help low-level, first-time offenders accept accountability, restore constructive connections to community, and reduce future criminal conduct.

  • Identified and began fixing systemic gaps in the Mental Health docket, and instituted changes to help keep both the public, and individuals with acute mental health needs, safer.

  • Tapped by legislators to lead a statewide task force to identify persistent problems in our civil mental health system and propose solutions.

  • Partnered with local agencies to connect over 300 unhoused residents to long-term housing.

  • Put federal immigration agents on notice that they are not above the law when they threaten public safety.