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
FORMER CORRECTION OFFICER CHARGED WITH FILING PHONY DOCUMENTATION FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Nadia Shihata announced that James Wilson was…
DELIVERY DRIVER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ROBBERY FOR ATTACKING CARLOAD OF WOMEN IN WOODHAVEN; ASSAULTING MOTORISTS AND BYSTANDER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Dauri Batita has been charged with attempted robbery, assault and other crimes for…
QUEENS MAN SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDERING MAN DURING SOUTH OZONE PARK DRIVE-BY SHOOTING
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Lovepreet Singh was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison for the…
QUEENS MAN SENTENCED TO UP TO 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR TARGETING EX-GIRLFRIEND FOR ATTACK
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Brayahan Agudelo was sentenced to 13.8 to 17 years in prison after pleading…
GUY RIVERA SENTENCED TO 115 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR FATAL SHOOTING OF NYPD DETECTIVE JONATHAN DILLER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER OF NYPD SERGEANT
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Guy Rivera was sentenced to 115 years to life in prison today after…
TEENAGER CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF 15-YEAR-OLD JADEN PIERRE IN ROY WILKINS PARK
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Zahir Davis was arraigned and remanded today on charges of murder in the…
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…
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