District Attorney Releases Annual Report, Highlights Accomplishments

Dear fellow Washington County resident,

I believe in accountability. As district attorney, one of my many responsibilities
is to run an efficient and productive operation aimed at one goal: keeping the residents of Washington County safe.

I am accountable to you. In order to keep you informed about the work of my office in your communities, I am providing you with an annual report that details the exemplary work conducted by our assistant district attorneys,
administrative staff, county detectives, crime victim advocates and our Drug Task Force.

Some of the highlights in 2012 include:
• 3,200 criminal cases resolved
• More than a half-million dollars collected for victims’ restitution
• A reorganized Drug Task Force conducted more than 170 drug
investigations
• $90,000 of taxpayer dollars saved by improving office efficiency and
spending less than budgeted
• Created programs for our local schools to warn students of the dangers
of prescription drugs
• Aggressive and relentless pursuit of drug dealers in our communities.

I invite you to review this report, and I welcome any of your questions or
comments.
Sincerely,

Eugene A. Vittone
District Attorney

Editor's Note: To read Vittone's entire report, click on the attached PDF.