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
Latest News
DRIVER CHARGED WITH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AND RIOT FOR CHAOTIC CAR MEETUP ALONG MIDDLE VILLAGE-MASPETH BORDER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Asil Assaidi was charged with reckless endangerment, riot and other related crimes for…
TWO MANHATTAN MEN INDICTED FOR SELLING 38 ILLEGAL GUNS TO UNDERCOVER OFFICERS IN QUEENS AND THE BRONX
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced today that Mouhamadou Sylla…
QUEENS MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ABUSING 6-YEAR OLD IN JAMAICA DEPARTMENT STORE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Angel Farias was charged with sexual abuse and other crimes for touching a…
OWNER OF CLEANING COMPANY SENTENCED IN WAGE THEFT CASE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Christian Perez was sentenced to five years of probation after paying more…
FUGITIVE AND CODEFENDANT EXTRADITED TO FACE BURGLARY CHARGES AFTER FLEEING TO PANAMA
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Juan Acevedo was arraigned and remanded today on grand jury indictment charges of…
WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSON AND ASSAULT FOR SETTING FIRE AT THREE LOCATIONS IN MASPETH, THROWING A BRICK THROUGH A STOREFRONT WINDOW AND INJURING TWO
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Shaniqua Fort was charged with arson, assault, reckless endangerment and other crimes for…
SOUTH OZONE PARK MAN INDICTED FOR MURDER OF WIFE WHOSE REMAINS WERE FOUND IN SEPARATE LOCATIONS ALONG BROOKVILLE AND CROSS BAY BOULEVARDS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Rupchand Simboo was indicted on charges of murder and tampering with evidence for…
WOODSIDE MAN INDICTED ON FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT CHARGES FOR SLASHING TWO VICTIMS ON BROADWAY IN ASTORIA
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Antonio Quinones was indicted and arraigned on charges of assault, attempted assault…
JACKSON HEIGHTS MAN SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS IN PRISON FOR THE KIDNAPPING AND RAPE OF MULTIPLE VICTIMS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Andres Portilla was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the kidnapping and…
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