Archive for January 2021
QUEENS DA MELINDA KATZ HOLDS VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING: RESOURCES AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz sponsored a Human Trafficking Awareness virtual event via Zoom and livestreamed on Facebook with legal experts and several community service providers to explain the warning signs of sex and labor trafficking. The participants also discussed the unique approaches and resources available to trafficking survivors who reach out for support. District…
Read MoreYour Weekly Update – January 29, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors, This week, my office held a webinar on Human Trafficking Awareness… (Continued)
Read MoreQUEENS DA MELINDA KATZ CREATES NEW BUREAU TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMS
District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced the creation of a new Bureau to enhance and expand restorative justice programs and units within the Queens DA’s Office and the appointment of Aisha Greene as its Bureau Chief. District Attorney Katz said, “The Rehabilitation Programs and Restorative Services Bureau is a fulfillment of my promise to ensure…
Read MoreCHURCH DEACON CHARGED WITH TRYING TO HAVE ORAL SEX WITH 14-YEAR-OLD BOY HE MET ON GRINDR APP
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Rogelio Vega, 50, has been charged with attempted use of a child in a sexual performance and other crimes for allegedly meeting a “teen” with the intent to engage in a sex act. District Attorney Katz said, “This defendant by all outward appearances is a church-going family…
Read MoreYour Weekly Update – January 22, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors, I am pleased to announce the creation of a new Bureau to perfect and expand our restorative justice programs and units…(Continued)
Read MoreSEPTUAGENARIAN WOMAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ASSAULT FOR REPEATED POISONING OF HUSBAND
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Suncha Tinevra, 70, has been charged with attempted assault and other crimes for allegedly poisoning her husband with an ant and roach killer on more than one occasion inside the couple’s Oakland Gardens home. District Attorney Katz said, “Domestic violence is not limited to mental and physical…
Read MoreQUEENS MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN STABBING DEATH OF HIS 72-YEAR-OLD FATHER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Jaimie Walker, 30, has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his 72-year-old father. The victim was found Thursday morning in the bathroom of his Queens Village home with multiple stab wounds to his neck. The defendant is additionally charged with criminal mischief for wrecking…
Read MoreVotre mise à jour hebdomadaire – 15 janvier 2021
Chers amis et voisins, Janvier est le mois de la sensibilisation et de la prévention de la traite des êtres humains… (Suite)
Read MoreYour Weekly Update – January 15, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors, January marks Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention month…(Continued)
Read MoreRETIRED POLICE OFFICER INDICTED BY QUEENS GRAND JURY ON ASSAULT CHARGES FOR FIRING WEAPON INSIDE HOWARD BEACH RESTAURANT
Defendant Allegedly Shot Bystander in the Back After Dispute; Faces 25 Years in Prison if Convicted
Read MoreYour Weekly Update – January 8, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As an American and a long-time public servant, I continue to feel dismay and exasperation at the violent insurrection that took place at the US Capitol this week…(Continued)
Read MoreQUEENS MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING IDENTITIES OF VICTIMS AND GOING ON CAR-BUYING SPREE
Defendant Allegedly Bought and Leased 11 Vehicles Under Victims’ Names And Received Bonus Pay for Brokering the Scam Deals; The Accused Faces Up to Seven Years in Prison if Convicted
Read MoreBOSTON RESIDENT CHARGED WITH MAKING TERRORISTIC THREATS; ALLEGEDLY PLANTED A “HOAX DEVICE” BOMB ON CAR IN QUEENS MALL
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Louis Shenker, 22, has been charged with making terroristic threats and other felony charges for allegedly planting a fake bomb on top of a car at the Queens Place Mall in Elmhurst, Queens. District Attorney Katz said, “Sadly, we live in a world where terror attacks are…
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