CANTON -- District Attorney Gary M. Pasqua will seek re-election to a second term as St. Lawrence County District Attorney.

Pasqua, a Republican and Conservative, was elected to his position in November of 2017 and took office the following January. He has spent the last 14 years fighting for justice for victims of crime in the North Country as an assistant district attorney, chief assistant district attorney and, finally, as district attorney.

During the past three years, Pasqua and his office were able to secure numerous convictions in cases including homicides, sexual assaults and drug crimes. Most notably, DA Pasqua lead the prosecution that convicted Christopher Hebert of the murder of Lacey Yekel. Hebert was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

“In addition to success in the courtroom, Pasqua has led his office during an unprecedented time in our state,” according to a press release from the DA’s office. “The District Attorney’s Office has had to navigate both a pandemic and reforms in the criminal justice system in New York. Discovery and bail reform drastically changed the day-to-day operations of District Attorney’s Offices across New York State. The St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s office has been able to meet those new demands thanks in part to DA Pasqua having the foresight to implement a completely electronic and paperless discovery system prior to the reforms. Despite the current pandemic, the Office has continued to effectively serve the people of St. Lawrence County without sacrificing public safety. The District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with local, state and federal law enforcement, conducted Operation Drop at the height of the pandemic resulting in a forty-four defendant drug indictment.”

“It has been an honor to serve the People of St. Lawrence County over the last three years. The role of the District Attorney’s Office is to seek justice for victims of crime while also ensuring a fair process for all. I am gratified by the victories we have had in the courtroom that have brought some form of peace and closure to the victims we represent. But I couldn’t be more proud of the way in which we have accomplished our goals both ethically and fairly. My exceptional staff, which the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators and County Administrator have helped me to assemble and retain through their support, works and fights tirelessly for the citizens of our county every day. I am grateful for the tremendous relationship we have cultivated with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners. Without their hard work and dedication, it would have been impossible to accomplish all that we have over these last few years. It would be a privilege to once again serve the people of St. Lawrence County as their District Attorney.” Pasqua said.

District Attorney Pasqua has been endorsed by both the St. Lawrence County Republican Party Executive Committee and the St. Lawrence County Conservative Party Executive Committee.

“DA Pasqua has shown through his hard work, dedication and track record that he is the best person to lead the District Attorney’s Office.” commented St. Lawrence County Republican Party Chairwoman Nancy Martin. “Gary Pasqua has brought credibility, integrity and fairness to the Office of the District Attorney. I could not be happier to endorse the District Attorney for another term.” added St. Lawrence County Conservative party Chairman Henry “Hank” Ford.