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New Johnston County district attorney, Jason Waller, lays out juvenile crime focus, efficiency and outreach
Summary
Incoming District Attorney Jason Waller introduced himself to the county board and described three priorities: public safety (including a dangerous-offenders task force and emphasis on juvenile violent crime), operational efficiency in court dockets, and strengthening relationships with law enforcement and county officials.
Jason Waller, Johnston County’s newly sworn district attorney, introduced himself to the Board of Commissioners during the Aug. 4 meeting and outlined three priorities he said will guide his office: public safety, operational efficiency and interagency relationships.
Waller said he has been a prosecutor for 19 years and has worked in Wake County and in Johnston County prior to becoming DA. “Public safety is priority number one,” Waller said, describing plans to establish a “dangerous offenders task force” that will focus on individuals who pose threats to the community and on…
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