Commonwealth's Attorney reports case progress, asks for temporary staff supplements

Mar 9, 2026

The Commonwealth's Attorney described increased case throughput and recent convictions and requested temporary supplements for key staff (a $4,500 supplement for his office manager and a $6,000 supplement for deputy John Pitts) while awaiting possible Compensation Board adjustments.

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The Commonwealth's Attorney summarized his office's recent activity and pressed for temporary pay supplements to retain critical staff. He said the office has moved a backlog of cases to disposition and reported convictions across a range of charges, including shootings, domestic assaults and drug distributions.

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