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City attorney’s office reports 873 criminal filings by eight-person team last year
Summary
Polly Pestas of the City Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said a team of four attorneys and four staff filed 873 criminal cases last year, including DUIs, domestic violence and thefts, and described the office’s mission to pursue justice and public safety.
Polly Pestas, an attorney in the City Prosecuting Attorney's Office, said the office's four attorneys and four staff filed 873 criminal cases last year, including cases involving driving under the influence, domestic violence and theft.
Pestas said the office provides representation for the city in criminal matters, contested civil infractions and code enforcement, and also prosecutes misdemeanor cases and “works closely with our police department.”
The information came during a short city news segment; Pestas described the office’s mission as “to achieve justice in every case and ultimately help keep our community safe.”
The remarks were informational and did not introduce a policy proposal, budget request or action item. No formal motions or votes were reported in the segment.
