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
BROOKLYN MAN WHO CHASED WOMAN WITH HAMMER INDICTED FOR ASSAULT
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Shaleek Brunson was indicted on charges of assault, criminal possession of a weapon…
BRONX MOTORIST CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE ASSAULT FOR SERIOUSLY INJURING E-BIKE RIDER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that a jury convicted Harold Vega of first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest and…
FORMER NYPD OFFICER INDICTED ON CONSPIRACY, ASSAULT AND OTHER CHARGES FOR HIT-AND-RUN COLLISION WITH PEDESTRIAN IN SOUTH OZONE PARK
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Jatinderpal Singh was indicted on conspiracy, assault, tampering with physical evidence and…
POSTAL WORKER INDICTED FOR MAIL THEFT AND FORGERY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Jere Campbell was indicted for forgery, identity theft, grand larceny and other crimes…
TWO CONSPIRATORS SENTENCED FOR STAGING CAR CRASHES ON NEW YORK CITY HIGHWAYS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that Jaime Huiracocha and Victor Murillo have…
FAR ROCKAWAY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO BEATING MALBA HOMEOWNERS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Justin Aguilera pleaded guilty to attacking a Malba couple in November 2025. When…
TEEN DEFENDANT CHARGED IN MULTIPLE CHAIN SNATCHINGS TARGETING FEMALE PEDESTRIANS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that a 16-year-old has been charged with robbery, grand larceny and assault for…
FLUSHING MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER FOR 2022 SHOOTING NEAR JAMAICA BODEGA
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Damion Howell was convicted of murder and other crimes for the August 2022…
EAST HAMPTON MAN INDICTED FOR FATAL NEW YEAR’S DAY HIT-AND-RUN COLLISION IN CORONA
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Jonnathan Barbecho has been arraigned on indictment charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter,…
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