Webincumbent district attorney ernie lee is running for reelection, which if won, will be his fourth term as onslow's district attorney. Lee worked as assistant. Webthe criminal case against reed will be hearing by a special prosecutor from new hanover county, since a prosecutor from the office of onslow county district. Webthe district attorney’s primary responsibilities, along with his or her assistants and staff, are to prosecute all criminal cases filed in district and superior courts, represent the. (wnct) — district attorney ernie lee said he and his office are investigating an incident that happened earlier this week involving an.