January 17, 2018
On January 17th Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Josh Shapiro visited Elk County and led a round table discussion on the Opioid Crisis confronting Pennsylvania. The multi-disciplinary group was represented by Matt Gabler’s Office, the Elk County Commissioners, The Elk County Clerk, Elk County Law Enforcement Agencies, the Elk County Prison, the Elk County Coroner, Alcohol Drug and Abuse Services, Citizens Against Physical, Sexual, & Emotional Abuse (CAPSEA), and other offices within Elk County Government. The discussion involved the issues that Elk County is confronted with and the impact on rural Pennsylvania and the ongoing initiatives to counter the epidemic.
The Attorney General is committed to supporting all efforts that includes enforcement and access to treatment. Pictured from left to right are Elk County Detective Gregg McManus, District Attorney Shawn McMahon, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and Elk County Sheriff Todd Caltagarone.