Marion O’Malley, District Attorney

Marion was sworn in as Susquehanna County’s District Attorney on February 5, 2018.

Born in Susquehanna and raised in Montrose, Marion is the youngest daughter of Susquehanna County’s late Judge M. Donald O’Malley and Elizabeth R. O’Malley.

She attended Montrose schools and graduated from the Montrose Area High School. She graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelors Degree and in 1988 received a Juris Doctor degree from The Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Serving as Assistant District Attorney under two previous administrations, Marion had 15 years of experience as a Susquehanna County prosecutor prior to becoming Susquehanna County District Attorney.

John Oliver, Chief County Detective

John was hired in August of 2017 as a Detective with the Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office. John is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, having served in the United States Navy’s Submarine Force. John attended Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to working for the Office of the District Attorney, John was employed by the Pennsylvania State Police. While employed by the state police, John served as a patrol Trooper, a Criminal Investigator and retired as a supervisor in 2016.

Justin Sprout, County Detective

Justin was hired in May of 2014 as a Detective with the Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to being hired in the District Attorney’s Office he has been a deputy in the Sheriff’s Office. He has been a police officer for many years and has served with multiple police departments throughout the county and the Susquehanna County Task Force. He has received the necessary training to become the Susquehanna County K9 Officer.

Tierstin Newhart, County Detective

Tierstin was hired in April of 2021 as a Detective with the Susquehanna County District Attorney’s Office.  Prior to being hired in the District Attorney’s Office she was a deputy in the Susquehanna County Sheriff’s Office.  She is a graduate of Montrose Area High School and the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy.

Lorraine Depew, Office Manager

Lorraine Depew was hired in August of 2001 and currently serves as the Office Manager/Paralegal for the office. She is a graduate of Mountain View High School and has earned an associate degree in Paralegal Studies.  She currently resides in Lenox Township with her significant other and their dog, Millie.  Lorraine is responsible for many duties in the office, including maintaining the office’s schedule, acting as a point of contact for defense attorneys and law enforcement, drafting legal documents for the District Attorney’s review, providing defense attorneys with discovery and assisting with trial preparation.

Kaelin Shiptoski, Victim Witness Coordinator

Kaelin was hired in May of 2024 and currently serves as the victim witness coordinator. Prior to being hired in the District Attorney’s Office, she has been employed with the County for six years. She is a graduate of Susquehanna Community School District in 2014. She attended Keystone College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology in 2018. She currently resides in Jackson Township with her husband, two children and four dogs. Kaelin is responsible for contacting victims regarding court dates, setting up meetings with the District Attorney, and accompanying them in court proceedings.