Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney
Brave Justice • Blazing the Trail • A Bridge to Change
As Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz brings a steady, community-centered approach to the office. A lifelong resident of the Borough, DA Katz has seen the many changes that have taken place as we’ve become a more cosmopolitan and diverse community, while still retaining the family-oriented values that have always defined us. Working with our communities to manage these new challenges, DA Katz knows that strong local engagement brings innovative ideas and creates a partnership that produces real results.
Brave Justice
Being brave means setting a bold course, not being afraid to take...Read more
Blazing the Trail
As a true trailblazer, DA Katz has discovered and implemented new ways...Read more
A Bridge to Change
Rising above the turbulent waters of our time, we are building bridges...Read more
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TWO EDGEMERE MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF 10-YEAR-OLD BOY IN DISPUTE OVER SHARED DRIVEWAY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Ashram Lochan and Jovan Young have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the…
DISTRICT ATTORNEY KATZ RELEASES WARNING ABOUT SCAMMERS POSING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TARGETING CHINESE COMMUNITY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is warning members of the Chinese community about an ongoing scam in which bad actors…
FIVE DEFENDANTS INDICTED FOR PHONY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT SCHEME
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that five defendants have been indicted for conspiracy, possession of stolen property, identity…
CORONA MAN CHARGED WITH ROBBERY FOR MUGGING 92-YEAR-OLD
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Bobby Gadsen has been indicted for robbery, assault and other crimes for stealing…
BRONX MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR KILLING 59-YEAR-OLD MAN IN RANDOM SUBWAY STABBING ON THE J TRAIN
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Jyrell Thomas has been arraigned on murder and weapon possession charges for the…
THIRTEEN DEFENDANTS SENTENCED FOR ROLES IN ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT OPERATION THAT TARGETED HOME DEPOT LOCATIONS IN NINE STATES
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that 13 defendants have pleaded guilty to felony charges and have been sentenced…
DA KATZ WRITES TO STATE PAROLE BOARD TO OPPOSE RELEASE OF COP KILLER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has written to the state parole board to urge the body to keep David McClary…
QUEENS MAN SENTENCED TO THREE TO NINE YEARS IN PRISON FOR SEX TRAFFICKING
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Leighton Jennings was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading…
OAKLAND GARDENS WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR RANDOM KNIFE ATTACK ON BAYSIDE MAN
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Melissa Duran was arraigned on a complaint charging her with attempted murder, assault…
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