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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office is to protect our diverse community through the fair and ethical pursuit of justice, to safeguard the rights of the victims of crime, and the rights and reputations of the innocent. We will accomplish our mission by vigorously and professionally prosecuting those who violate our laws and by working cooperatively with law enforcement and community leaders to improve Delaware County.

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PRESS RELEASES
Charges Announced Against Couple Accused of Heinous Sexual Abuse of Intellectually Disabled Adults
Media, PA – Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer today announced that charges have been filed against Michael and Nicole Swanson, 41 and 37, respectively, of Chester, PA, for the rape, involuntary deviate sexual assault, and aggravated indecent sexual assault of a person with a mental disability, as well as charges of kidnapping to facilitate a felony, theft, and conspiracy. The charges against Michael Swanson were perpetrated against two victims, ages 30 and 27. The charges against Nicole Swanson were perpetrated against the 30 year old victim. Psychological assessments of the victims indicated that victim N.M. has an I.Q. of 56, and victim L.D. has an I.Q. of 45, making both victims incapable of consenting to the actions of these defendants.
DA Stollsteimer Announces Charges in Assault on Postal Worker
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced charges today against Khaheem Pharr, 22, of Chester, in connection with an assault on a postal worker on July 1, 2023. The charges include solicitation of murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, terroristic threats, and related firearms charges.
“Since the earliest days of the postal service, the safety and security of mail carriers has been of paramount importance. Our system for distributing mail cannot function unless carriers feel confident about their physical safety. That is why today’s charges are so important: we want to remind the community that we have a zero tolerance for threatening behavior directed at mail carriers, and we will prosecute bad actors to the fullest extent of the law,” said District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
Boy Scout Leader and Former Girard College Teacher Charged With Unlawful Sexual Contact With Student
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer today announced that charges have been filed against Keith Steininger, 68, of Upland Borough, for sexual contact with a student, indecent assault of a person less than 13, unlawful contact with a minor, endangering the welfare of a child, and related offenses. In July 2022, defendant Steininger retired from Girard College after 41 years where, in addition to being a teacher, he served as a troop leader of a Boy Scout troop based at the College. The College is a boarding school for children from families headed by a single parent or a guardian.
Chester County & Delaware County District Attorneys Laud State House for Passage of Ghost Gun Ban and Urge State Senate to Pass Legislation
Last week, the Pennsylvania State House passed HB 777, a ban on certain privately made firearms that are often referred to as “ghost guns” guns. These guns are designed and packaged to be assembled...