D.A. Bible Greenlights Aliquippa Officer To Resume Filing Criminal Cases

John Paul
By John Paul
Aliquippa Sgt. Ken Watkins (left), wife Stephanie, and daughter Lauren speak with defense attorney Steven Townsend / BeaverCountian.com file photo by John Paul

Newly elected district attorney Nate Bible has given the go-ahead for Aliquippa Officer Kenneth Watkins to resume filing charges in criminal cases, reversing a ban put in place years ago by his predecessor.

Former district attorney David Lozier had sent a letter to the Aliquippa Police Department in December 2018, notifying them his office would refuse to prosecute any criminal case filed by Watkins.

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John Paul
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John Paul is an award-winning investigative journalist and founder of BeaverCountian.com. He's been profiled by Vanity Fair magazine and featured in thousands of news articles, tv shows, and books. An avid adventurer, JP has traveled to all 50 states in his journey to explore our country and its people.

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