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Your Weekly Update – June 20, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | June 20, 2025 |

I joined United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nocella, Jr. and members of the FBI in announcing the indictment of eight alleged members and associates of the transnational 18th Street gang… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – June 13, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | June 13, 2025 |

A defendant was sentenced this week to 28 years in prison for shooting Police Officer Richard Yarusso in the lower chest and Police Officer Christopher Abreu in the leg at close range… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – June 6, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | June 6, 2025 |

We filed criminal charges against a defendant accused of animal neglect and abuse for allegedly hoarding 48 Belgian Malinois in a cramped and filthy apartment filled with the animals’ excrement… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – May 30, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 30, 2025 |

The summer months, particularly the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, are the most dangerous of the year for teen drivers. Traffic fatalities increase at this time every year, and it is particularly tragic because so many of those killed are young drivers and their passengers… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – May 23, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 23, 2025 |

A defendant was convicted at trial of murder in the second degree and weapon possession this week for the vicious knife attack that claimed the life of Lieutenant Alison Russo, a 24-year veteran of the FDNY EMS… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – May 16, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 20, 2025 |

I announced criminal charges this week against nine individuals for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in government relief funds intended to help small business owners suffering hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – May 9, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 9, 2025 |

My office secured grand jury indictments against 20 defendants charged in a sprawling auto-theft enterprise operation in New York City and its suburbs. The indictments are the result of a long-term investigation by my office, the NYPD and New York State Police. The defendants are variously charged with enterprise corruption, grand larceny and criminal possession of 126…

Your Weekly Update – May 2, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | May 2, 2025 |

My office secured a grand jury indictment against a fake plastic surgeon on charges of manslaughter, assault and unauthorized practice of a profession for allegedly performing cosmetic surgery without a license in his Astoria home… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – April 25, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | April 25, 2025 |

I joined members of the NYPD at the 116th Precinct in Rosedale this week for a plaque dedication in honor of Detective First Grade Jonathan Diller… (continued)

Your Weekly Update – April 18, 2025

By ASokol@queensda.org | April 18, 2025 |

I announced an indictment this week against a defendant for allegedly driving while impaired under the influence of alcohol and drugs and speeding down Northern Boulevard at more than three times the posted limit, killing another motorist… (continued)