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
DRUG TRAFFICKING OPERATION DISMANTLED ALONG ROOSEVELT AVENUE CORRIDOR IN JACKSON HEIGHTS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Special Agent in…
QUEENS MAN SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR KILLING NEPHEW AT FAMILY BARBECUE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Durran Morgan was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murdering…
QUEENS MAN CHARGED WITH SEX TRAFFICKING, RAPE AND STRANGULATION FOR SUBJECTING WOMAN TO MONTHS OF ABUSE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Leighton Jennings was arraigned on a seven-count indictment charging him with sex trafficking,…
HOWARD BEACH MAN SENTENCED TO 23 YEARS IN PRISON FOR FATAL OZONE PARK SHOOTING OF TAROT CARD READER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Giuseppe Canzani was sentenced to 23 years in prison for fatally shooting 51-year-old…
OPERATION SELF CHECKOUT: THIRTEEN DEFENDANTS INDICTED FOR STEALING MORE THAN $2.2 MILLION IN MERCHANDISE FROM HOME DEPOT LOCATIONS IN NINE STATES
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that 13 defendants were charged in a 780-count indictment…
JURY CONVICTS ASTORIA MAN OF ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR SHOVING HIS MOTHER OUT OF THIRD FLOOR WINDOW
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that George Tsintzelis was convicted of attempted murder, assault and other crimes for shoving…
FAR ROCKAWAY MAN CHARGED WITH GANG ASSAULT AND RIOT FOR BEATING MALBA HOMEOWNER AT VIOLENT CAR MEETUP; FACES UP TO 25 YEARS IF CONVICTED
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Justin Aguilera was arraigned today on charges of gang assault, riot and other…
FLUSHING MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN PRISON FOR VIOLENT ROBBERY OF QUEENS WOMAN
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Michael Fan was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a violent…
DRIVER IN DEADLY MOTHER’S DAY CRASH SENTENCED TO 28 ½ YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Roosevelt Rose was sentenced today to 28 ½ years to life in prison…
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