State Police issued a press release Wednesday afternoon saying they are investigating the reports of multiple autopsy reports being withheld from the Washington County District Attorney’s Office by the county coroner, pending payment for their release. Authorities said that recent events involving the Washington County District Attorney’s Office have brought attention to the handling of certain coroner autopsy reports. According to police, under Pennsylvania statute, non-governmental entities may be charged fees for specific autopsy reports, but government agencies like the DA’s office are not subjected to such charges.” “Our goal remains committed to maintaining strong, cooperative relationships with all partner agencies,” the release said. “We recognize the importance of collaboration and teamwork in serving the people of Washington County. At the same time, it is our duty to conduct thorough and comprehensive investigations, particularly in homicide cases, where our responsibility is to give a voice to the victims.” Coroner Tim Warco told WJPA that he was taken by surprise when his office was raided Wednesday afternoon. He says he, along with some of his employees were threatened with being taken to jail if they didn’t cooperate. This isn’t his first run-in with the DA. Warco says District Attorney Jason Walsh coerced him into filing a fraudulent death certificate for a Peters Township infant – who died under suspicious circumstances – for political purposes ahead of the 2023 election. Walsh has not responded to requests for comment from WJPA.