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
18-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER FOR UNPROVOKED STABBING OF 30-YEAR-OLD MOTHER OF THREE IN EAST ELMHURST
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Luis Emmanuel Valencia Ponce was arraigned on charges of attempted murder, assault and…
BRONX MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER FOR SHOOTING NEAR QUEENS COURTHOUSE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY IN 2021
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Richard Swygert was convicted of murder and other crimes for a deadly…
FATHER INDICTED FOR MURDERING 2-YEAR-OLD SON
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Dayvon Morrison was indicted for murder and child endangerment for causing fatal…
DISTRICT ATTORNEY KATZ HOSTS 11TH ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION
The Queens District Attorney’s Office hosted its 11th Annual Mock Trial Competition this weekend at Queens Criminal Court. The event…
SEX TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO 44 ½ TO 52 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ABUSING THREE WOMEN
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Cleveland Sterling was sentenced to 44 ½ to 52 years in prison after…
HUSBAND CHARGED WITH MURDER AND DISMEMBERMENT OF WIFE WHOSE REMAINS WERE FOUND IN SEPARATE LOCATIONS ALONG BROOKVILLE BLVD AND CROSS BAY BLVD
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Rupchand Simboo has been charged with murder, concealment of a human corpse, tampering…
FARMINGDALE MAN INDICTED FOR AGGRAVATED VEHICULAR HOMICIDE, DRUNK DRIVING AND OTHER CHARGES AFTER COLLISION THAT KILLED MAN NEAR LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that John Ankelman was indicted by a grand jury on charges of aggravated vehicular…
FOUR REPUTED GANG MEMBERS INDICTED ON MURDER AND CONSPIRACY CHARGES FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF 16-YEAR-OLD INNOCENT BYSTANDER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Messiah Randall, Jomar Pointdujour, Nicolson Pierrimas and Zaire Rolley, reputed members and associates…
MASPETH MAN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR MURDER AT WOODSIDE BUS STOP
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Olmedo Osorio was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for fatally…
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