Armstrong County District Attorney

07/29/2026

07/27/2026

Congratulations to our new PDAA officers!
https://www.pdaa.org/armstrong-county-district-attorney-katie-m-charlton-elected-president-of-pdaa/

07/23/2026

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/armstrong/da/204167/post/all-charges-held-court-gilpin-township-homicide

All charges, including homicide and aggravated assault, in the matter of Commonwealth v. Mengqi Zang were bound over to the Court of Common Pleas of Armstrong County for prosecution following a nearly two and a half hour preliminary hearing...

07/18/2026

Folks it is so important that things are done legally, otherwise a KNOWN child predator can walk. Please send all tips and information to the proper legal authorities who I assure you are more than happy to hold the offender accountable.

“If they’re catching child predators, what’s the problem?”

It’s a fair question.

The answer is that protecting children isn’t just about confronting a suspect. It’s about making sure offenders can be successfully investigated, prosecuted, and prevented from harming more children.

When untrained individuals conduct online stings or livestream confrontations, they can unintentionally:
• Interfere with active criminal investigations
• Create challenges with evidence that may be used in court
• Put themselves, bystanders, and potential victims at risk
• Shift the focus from protecting children to creating online content

A viral video doesn’t always lead to justice.

A coordinated investigation by trained professionals can.

If you suspect a child is being abused, exploited, or groomed online, don’t take matters into your own hands. Report it immediately so trained investigators can act while preserving the strongest possible case.

Pennsylvania ChildLine
📞 1-800-932-0313 (available 24/7)

If a child is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local law enforcement agency.

Protecting children takes all of us, but justice depends on doing it the right way.

Children deserve protection and justice, not just views.

06/29/2026

06/11/2026

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/armstrong/da/204167/post/successful-trial-week-das-office-results-felony-drug-and-access-fraud-device-convictions

The Armstrong County District Attorney's office secured multiple felony convictions during the Armstrong County criminal court's previously scheduled trial week. First Assistant District Attorney Jordan tried the cases of Commonwealth v.

06/02/2026

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/armstrong/da/204167/post/armstrong-school-district-investigation

Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton released the following statement with regard to recent reports in the press regarding a PSP Investigation involving the Armstrong School District: “My office is aware that the PSP Kittanning...

05/21/2026

There was not a closed door hearing as has been reported. A settlement was reached.

DATED: Thursday, May 21, 2026Niki’s Quick Six, Parks TownshipKITTANNING BOROUGH, ARMSTRONG COUNTY:Armstrong County District Attorney Katie Charlton released the following statement with regard to recent reports in the press regarding an...

04/01/2026

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/armstrong/da/204167/post/members-das-office-recognize-child-abuse-awareness-month

Did you know? April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Armstrong County is STRONG in standing against child abuse. We have a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, Kay's Cottage, right in Kittanning.

03/29/2026