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
RICHMOND HILL MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR KILLING ESTRANGED WIFE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Angel Apodaca was charged with murder for the death of 24-year-old Tania Morales…
QUEENS GUN BUYBACK EVENT NETS 176 WEAPONS, INCLUDING ASSAULT WEAPONS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that 176 guns were collected Saturday during a buyback event cosponsored by her office…
EDGEMERE MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR KILLING GIRLFRIEND
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Rogelio Lozano-Garita was charged with murder, weapon possession and related crimes for the…
FAR ROCKAWAY MAN INDICTED FOR FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR KILLING MOTHER AND SISTER IN FAR ROCKAWAY HOME
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Kegan Thomas was indicted on charges of murder in the first degree, attempted…
FIVE ALLEGED TRINITARIOS GANG MEMBERS INDICTED FOR VIOLENT TWO-DAY SHOOTING SPREE IN CORONA
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced that five defendants have been…
QUEENS MAN INDICTED ON HATE CRIME CHARGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OUTSIDE JEWISH-OWNED BAGEL SHOP THAT DISPLAYED ISRAELI FLAGS
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Dawood Faisal was indicted for a hate crime for destroying property in May…
17-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR DEATH OF 14-YEAR-OLD IN EDGEMERE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that a 17-year-old defendant was charged with murder and weapon possession for the broad…
FLUSHING DRIVER CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AND DWI FOR KILLING BABY IN STROLLER
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced that Elvin Rivera has been charged with manslaughter, driving while ability impaired and related…
TWO EDGEMERE MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF 10-YEAR-OLD BOY IN DISPUTE OVER SHARED DRIVEWAY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Ashram Lochan and Jovan Young have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the…
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