Westmoreland County Drug Treatment Court

09/26/2025

Congratulations to 6 more graduates today at our 22nd graduation ceremony.

Everyone is very proud of your efforts and wish you all well in your continued recovery!

08/22/2025

We had a very special incentive at today’s review session.

A few weeks ago, one of our participants, Chris, shared with Judge Mears that one of his hobbies was collecting sports memorabilia and said his most prized piece was a Dick LeBeau card.

Who knew that one of the judge’s life-long friends, Scott Brown, co-authored Mr. LeBeau’s autobiography!

Judge Mears was able to secure a personalized/autographed photo and presented it to Chris for his efforts. What a great incentive and awesome addition to his collection!

Interestingly, Scott Brown also authored a book about the opioid epidemic and some of the families affected specifically in Westmorland County titled ‘Hope & Heartbreak: Beyond the Numbers of the Opioid Epidemic’. He was kind enough to speak to the group and left copies of the book for the participants.

His generosity and kindness is greatly appreciated.

05/11/2025

There was blood (a little), sweat (a lot) and tears (maybe when Tony stepped in the muck) at our group community service project at PAL Norwin today. We painted, fixed fences, dug drainage ditches, and cleared a ton of brush and jaggers!

Extraordinarily proud of our participants, staff and family for giving back in an exceptional way.

Great Job, Drug Court!

04/25/2025

Drug Court truly does change our participants!

One of graduates, Cierra, initially had quite a rocky relationship with her PO.

It was wonderful to experience her growth through the program and the evolution of their relationship is amazing. Her gratitude today was evident to all of us!

As Lauren put it:

It was very touching to hear her talk. I am truly proud of her and no one expected our relationship to be where it is today. It’s a very rewarding experience. We truly do care even though it may sometimes be tough love.

04/25/2025

https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-drug-court-moves-into-new-era-founding-judge-honored/

Westmoreland County’s drug court has entered a new era. Its two founding judges, who have presided over the program since its inception a decade ago, have now relinquished their roles in the program that has seen 94 graduates. Common Pleas Court Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio announced Thursday th...

04/24/2025

At today’s graduation, we surprised Judge Bilik-Defazio with a special Tony Marcocci award for her years of commitment to the program.

Several of her prior graduates came to the ceremony and it turned into a great photo op!

Congrats, Judge! And thank you for everything you have done (and continue to do) for the program

04/24/2025

Another powerful graduation ceremony completed! Congratulations to our 6 graduates. We wish you all the best!

04/10/2025

Looking forward to our upcoming graduation!

11/27/2024

We are doing some follow-up tracking with our graduates. If you have graduated from the program and have new contact information, please contact CRS Pete at 724-832-5880.

Send a message to learn more

11/27/2024

It is time for our annual Holiday Party!

In addition to our current participants and staff, we would love to see some alumni attend!

If any graduates are able to join us please let us know so we have enough pizza!

11/04/2024

Sometimes funny things happen when you hold court on Halloween!

One of our participants came dressed as a Judge and was treated to some bench time with Judge Mears!

10/04/2024

We hosted a group of students from a criminal justice class at Seton Hill University during our review session yesterday. They had a lot of good questions and insights and got a photo-op with Judge Mears after.

Quite a packed courtroom!