DA Ray Learn Announces Re-Election Bid
Ray Learn will seek reelection as District Attorney of McKean County. Learn was elected as District Attorney in 2009 to fill the remainder of the term vacated when then District Attorney John Pavlock was appointed as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. As District Attorney, and head of the McKean County Drug Task Force, Learn led the Task Force to its most active year ever. In 2010, the Drug Task Force conducted 81 operations, arrested 78 people, and seized approximately $30,000 worth of illegal drugs and over $40,000 in cash and vehicles. Learn has successfully prosecuted several high profile cases, including two capital murder cases. In 2010, the District Attorney’s Office prosecuted more than 700 cases, including arsons, assaults, thefts, and sexual assaults. Learn also developed and implemented the McKean County Law Enforcement Series which provides free monthly training to all police departments in McKean County. Prior to being elected District Attorney, Learn was an assistant dis...