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District Attorney Staff COMMENDATIONS
February 2020 Lt. Christopher Kuklentz, Detective Tony Caso, Detective Kathleen Kelly, Detective Michael Shade, Detective Dirk Boughter, Investigator Valerie Becker, Detective V.J. Higgins, Detective Victor Fuentes, Detective Walt Kerr, Assistant District Attorney Bridget Gallagher, Assistant Chief of Trials Brianna Ringwood and Detective Jean Morrison For the Major Crimes Unit’s exemplary and challenging investigation of multiple child sexual assaults by a family member and the ensuing guilty plea and lengthy sentence that sparred the children from having to testify in court. Assistant District Attorney Kelly Lloyd, First Assistant District Attorney Edward F. McCann Jr., Detective V.J. Higgins and Detective Walter Kerr For the excellent investigation and prosecution of two brutal assaults by county prison corrections officers and the subsequent cover up of their crimes. Detective Todd Richard, Detective Greg Henry, Assistant District Attorney Roderick Fancher and Assistant Chief of Trials Brianna Ringwood For the superb investigation and prosecution of the high-profile Main Line murder committed by Jonathan Harris. Assistant District Attorney Roderick Fancher, Assistant Chief of Trials Tonya Lupinacci and Detective Tony Caso For the successful investigation and prosecution of the shooter who opened fire in a crowded Walmart in Cheltenham Township in 2018, injuring five innocent people. Litigation Support Specialist Scott Kennedy For exemplary performance of your responsibilities in providing prosecutors, detectives and staff with technological assistance, especially in trial evidence presentation. Assistant District Attorney Nicholas Beeson For the successful prosecution of a very difficult child sexual assault/rape case involving multiple victims. Juvenile Investigator Christopher Otto For your outstanding investigatory skills and commitment to quickly acquiring critical evidence for more than 600 juvenile dispositions annually. Supervisory Intelligence Analyst Nicholas Devine For outstanding work in developing and establishing an Intelligence Arm of the Montgomery County Detective Bureau to collect and analyze intelligence data regarding criminal cases and activity. Assistant District Attorney Lauren Marvel and Detective Kathleen Kelly For the challenging investigation and prosecution of a child sexual assault committed multiple times, which led to the defendant receiving significant jail time. No photo available for: Detective James Lavin, Detective James Wood, Detective James Vinter and Assistant District Attorney Jim Price For excellent work in the difficult, meticulous and lengthy investigations and prosecutions of five physicians engaging in unlawful medical practices.
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February 2019 Assistant Chief of Trials Tonya Lupinacci and Detective Tony Caso
Assistant District Attorney Scott Frame For serving on the Technology Committee of the District Attorney’s Office and for sharing his technical expertise with colleagues in order to create excellent trial exhibits. Administrative Assistant Gisela Cruz For maintaining the daily office support responsibilities for the Community Prosecution Unit and handling an ever-expanding list of administrative tasks for the entire office. Investigator Josh Varady For helping to achieve successful outcomes in numerous serious criminal cases by preparing crucial photo, video and audio evidence. Assistant District Attorney Kristen Kemp For the superb prosecutions of three brothers for child sexual assault and three defendants for attempted murder, which led to each defendant receiving significant jail time. September 2018
Assistant District Attorney Alexandria MacMaster and Investigator Kiersten McDonald
Assistant District Attorney Samantha Thompson
Assistant District Attorney James Price (no picture available) Deputy District Attorney Samantha Cauffman, Assistant District Attorney Roderick Fancher and Detective Mike Crescitelli
Assistant District Attorney Matthew Brittenburg
Investigator Kayleen Longstreet Assistant District Attorney Richard Bradbury and Detective Rob Turner
Assistant District Attorney Laura Bradbury
Assistant District Attorney Kelly Lloyd
Deputy Chief Clerk Celeste Maia
Supervising Secretary Fay Washington (photo not available)
August 2017 ADA and Sex Crimes Unit Captain Stewart Ryan: Assistant District Attorney and Community Prosecution Unit Captain Briana Ringwood; Lt. Detectives Christopher Kuklentz and Marc Azeff; Detectives James Reape, James Carbo, Michael Fedak, Jean Morrison, Todd Richard, Edward Schikel, Robert Turner and John Wittenberger; and Investigator John Salamone (Photo not available): |
January 2017 Detective Paul Bradbury and Assistant District Attorneys Laura Bradbury and Kristen Feden: For the outstanding investigation, prosecution and conviction of Mark Storms for Voluntary Manslaughter and Reckless Endangerment in the April 2015 shooting death of parishioner Robert Braxton, III. Victim/Witness Unit’s Maura Carrol, Suzanne Haughie and Heather Josey: For their efficiency, professionalism and compassion in helping crime victims and witnesses navigate the judicial system. Discovery Clerks/File Folder Investigators Danielle Keeney and Brandee Schlotterer: For their diligent efforts and outstanding contributions during a time of significant work process change. Assistant District Attorney Sophia Polites and Detective James Reape: For the outstanding investigation, prosecution and conviction of Jonathan Cox for Child Rape and Statutory Sexual Assault of a 13-year-old girl. Trials Secretary Stephanie Spollen: For outstanding work performance, reliability and attention to detail in facilitating and supporting prosecutorial efforts. Investigative Analyst Valerie Becker: For managing the organization and tracking of thousands of incoming child abuse referrals for the Major Crimes Unit. Detective Eric Nelson: For his superb performance as a firearm and toolmark expert, examining every firearm, fired cartridge case, bullet and bullet fragment submitted to the Detective Bureau since 2013, and for his painstaking analysis of firearms-related evidence collected during “Operation War Ready.” Special Assistant District Attorney Tonya Lupinacci: For the masterful prosecution and conviction of Alexander Scott and Josiah Bailey, part of the “Operation War Ready” efforts in Pottstown, and their extraordinary sentences that included weapon and gang enhancements. Trials Division Assistant Chief ADA Lauren McNulty: DA Steele presented a special “GSDA” trophy to Lauren McNulty for her exemplary ability to oversee a multitude of cases and accomplish a tremendous amount. Violent Crimes Unit of the Montgomery County Detective Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Heather Hines: For the extensive, months-long “Operation War Ready” investigation and related prosecutions of two rival Pottstown gangs, which culminated in the arrest of 47 individuals. July 2016 Receptionist Diane Dinnick: For her efficient and compassionate work in handling hundreds of calls and questions while maintaining a professional and caring demeanor. Assistant District Attorney M. Stewart Ryan: For his adept skills as a prosecutor, especially in the cases of Commonwealth v. Jeffrey Anderson, Commonwealth v. Ronnie Ramsey and Commonwealth v. Oscar Herrerra. Detective James Reape: For his commitment to ICAC investigations into Internet child pornography, especially in the cases of Commonwealth v. Eric Favre. Arlene Kurtz, File Folder Creator: For her diligent support of the District Attorney’s office through her role as File Folder Creator, creating more than 50,000 file folders in the past six and one-half years. Deputy District Attorney Samantha Cauffman and Assistant District Attorney Ben McKenna: For their exceptional prosecution in Commonwealth v. Collins and Watkins, a murder trial during which 22 witnesses and 84 exhibits were presented in just over three days. Investigator Karen Roeder: For her indispensable assistance to the Special Services Unit of the Montgomery County Detective Bureau. Detective Jean Morrison: For her expertise in using advanced technology in criminal investigations, especially in the mapping of cell phone data. Assistant District Attorneys Alec O’Neill and Heather Hines, and Detective Jack Wittenberger (not pictured): For their outstanding investigation, prosecution and conviction of Peter Atem for first-degree murder of his co-worker Danny Vasquez. . Detectives Robert Turner and David Schanes (not pictured) For their invaluable expertise in crash reconstruction and dedication as detectives on the Montgomery County Detective Bureau’s crash investigation team. January, 2015 SPECIAL COMMENDATION KEVIN R. STEELE – FIRST ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY For his leadership, investigative skill and prosecutorial excellence. In 2014 FADA Steele prosecuted and obtained five first degree murder convictions in two vicious murders, Commonwealth v. Joseph McAndrews and Commonwealth v. Ragu Yandamuri, who was sentenced to death. When Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove was ambushed and murdered in Adams County by Christopher Johnson, FADA Steele volunteered to work on the case with District Attorney Shawn Wagner of Adams County. Christopher Johnson was convicted of First Degree Murder and sentenced to death. CHARLES CRAIG – INVESTIGATIVE ANALYST In recognition of his outstanding use of technology to gather crucial intelligence information to assist Detectives from the Homicide Unit in identifying suspects and witnesses during investigations: JASON EDWARDS – EXTRADITION CLERK: In recognition of his dedication and organization of the District Attorney’s Extradition Unit. KIERSTEN MCDONALD – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVESTIGATOR: Her outstanding dedication and tireless effort to develop the Montgomery County District Attorney Courthouse Comfort Dog Program to support victims and witnesses and help them handle the trauma and stress of testifying and appearing in court. Investigator McDonald is the primary handler for K9-Turks and the coordinator of the K9 Program. JONATHAN PERRONE – COMPUTER OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR: In recognition of his outstanding use of technology in the courtroom working with prosecutors with court presentations of audio recordings, video recordings, photographs and Power Point presentations in numerous murder trials in Montgomery County including defendants Max Stine, Michael Hinton, Maurice Andrews and Raghunandan Yandamuri. RACHEL WEAVER – SECRETARY AMANDA STONG – SECRETARY: In recognition of their dedicated service to the Investigating Grand Jury. DOUGLAS LAVENBERG – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY In recognition of his hard work, dedication and organization for the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office DUI Unit. GABRIEL MAGEE – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY: In recognition of his outstanding prosecution and convictions of multiple defendants for robbery and firearms offenses who were involved in the June 19, 2013 bank robbery of National Penn Bank in Lower Pottsgrove. KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY: In recognition of her outstanding trial preparation of two cases with First Assistant District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, which led to successful verdicts in each case. Commonwealth v. Albert Dudanowicz, a man who fired shots out of his apartment in Pottstown nearly striking civilians, police officers and tactical officers and Commonwealth v. Joseph McAndrew, who brutally murdered his mother, father and twin brother in their home with a sword. CHRISTOPHER DANIELS – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY DIRK BOUGHTER – MONTGOMERY COUNTY DETECTIVE: In recognition of their outstanding investigation and conviction in Commonwealth v. Marshall Perlman for insurance fraud and theft. SOPHIA POLITES – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY MICHAEL BEGLEY – MONTGOMERY COUNTY DETECTIVE: In recognition of their outstanding prosecution and conviction of Commonwealth v. Stahley, who was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole. PAUL BRADBURY – MONTGOMERY COUNTY DETECTIVE: In recognition of his outstanding investigation in three homicide cases. Commonwealth v. Stahley, who was sentenced to life without parole; Commonwealth v. Joseph McAndrew, convicted of three counts of First Degree Murder (but mentally ill) and sentenced to three life sentences; and Commonwealth v. Yandamuri, who was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. |
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