Archive for March 2021
90세 환자로부터 거의 $150,000를 훔친 혐의로 중절도죄로 기소된 재활 센터 사회 복지사
멜린다 카츠(Melinda Katz) 퀸즈 지방검사는 오늘 28세의 올리비아 고든(Olivia Gordon)이 2019년 사회복지국장으로 일했던 재활 센터에서 노인 환자로부터 약 15만 달러를 훔친 혐의로 중절도, 신분 도용 및 기타 범죄 혐의로 기소되었다고 발표했습니다. 피고인은 또한 자신이 피해자의 100만 달러 연금의 상속인이 되도록 조치를 취한 혐의...
UN RESIDENTE DEL QUEENS È ACCUSATO DI OMICIDIO PER AVER SPARATO ALLA MORTE DI UN UOMO DI 33 ANNI
Il procuratore distrettuale del Queens Melinda Katz ha annunciato oggi che Mark Watson, 24 anni, è stato accusato di omicidio e altri crimini per la morte di un uomo di 33 anni avvenuta martedì sera a...
QUEENS DA MELINDA KATZ PIDE AL TRIBUNAL QUE DESESTIME CIENTOS DE CASOS CONTRA PERSONAS ACUSADAS DE MERODEAR CON FINES DE PROSTITUCIÓN Y CARGOS CONEXOS
La Fiscal del Distrito de Queens, Melinda Katz, compareció hoy ante el Tribunal para solicitar el sobreseimiento de casi 700 casos de personas detenidas, arrestadas y acusadas de merodear con el fin d...
MAIL CARRIER CHARGED WITH STEALING CREDIT CARD FROM MAIL ROUTE AND USING IT TO PAY FOR $8,000 PLASTIC SURGERY Defendant Faces Up to Seven Years in Prison if Convicted
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Shakera Small, a United States Postal Service mail carrier, has been charged with identity theft, grand larceny and other crimes for allegedl...
QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY MELINDA KATZ HOSTS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
NEWS ADVISORY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz presents a special celebration in honor of Women’s History Month. This virtual event takes place today, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 4 ...
QUEENS SOCCER COACH INDICTED FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STUDENT OVER FIVE YEAR PERIOD
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Jose Claros, 57, has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on course of sexual conduct agains...
QUEENS DA MELINDA KATZ ASKS COURT TO DISMISS HUNDREDS OF CASES AGAINST PEOPLE CHARGED WITH LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROSTITUTION AND RELATED CHARGES
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz appeared in Court today to request the dismissal of nearly 700 cases where people were detained, arrested and charged with loitering for the purpose of engaging i...
REHAB CENTER SOCIAL WORKER CHARGED WITH GRAND LARCENY FOR STEALING NEARLY $150,000 FROM 90-YEAR-OLD PATIENT
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Olivia Gordon, 28, has been charged with grand larceny, identity theft and other crimes for allegedly stealing nearly $150,000 from an elderl...
QUEENS RESIDENT CHARGED WITH MURDER IN SHOOTING DEATH OF 33-YEAR-OLD MAN
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Mark Watson, 24, has been charged with murder and other crimes in the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in Hollis, Queens, Tuesday evening....
MEDIA ADVISORY: DA MELINDA KATZ REQUEST DISMISSAL OF HUNDREDS OF CASES
NEWS ADVISORY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz will personally request the Court dismiss hundreds of cases for defendants currently charged with loitering for the purpose of prostitution an...
QUEENS COUPLE INDICTED ON SEX TRAFFICKING AND OTHER CHARGES FOR TRANSPORTING WOMEN FROM KOREA AND FORCING THEM INTO PROSTITUTION
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced that Jung Ja Ornstein, 62, and Eric Ornstein, 49, have been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraigned in Queens Supreme Cou...
THREE PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARERS IN QUEENS CHARGED WITH FRAUD FOR FILING FALSE RETURNS THAT CHEATED CITY AND STATE
Defendants Worked at Two Unrelated Businesses in Flushing and Woodside; The Accused Allegedly Forged Signatures and Outright Lied on Returns to Downplay Tax Liability for Clients
Queens District Att...
FIFTH INDICTED DEFENDANT APPREHENDED AND CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY IN MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY GOODS HEIST FROM JFK AIRPORT IN 2020
Crew Allegedly Stole Millions of Dollars in Gucci, Chanel and Prada Merchandise; Defendant Faces Up to 25 Years in Prison if Convicted
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, joined by the Port Author...
SCAM AWARENESS AND FRAUD PROTECTION WEBINAR MEDIA ADVISORY
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz is sponsoring a Scam Awareness and Fraud Protection virtual event tomorrow, Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The event will include several legal exp...
QUEENS COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTS CAR WASH EMPLOYEE ON VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER AND DRUNK DRIVING CHARGES IN DEATH OF WOMAN STRUCK WHILE WALKING TO HER JUST-CLEANED AUTO
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that a Queens County grand jury has indicted Edwin Vargas Tabares, 43, who was arraigned in Queens Supreme Court on vehicular manslaughter and ope...
QUEENS DISTRICT ATTORNEY FILES JOINT MOTION WITH DEFENSE TO VACATE CONVICTIONS IN 1996 DOUBLE MURDER CASE BASED ON FAILURE TO DISCLOSE EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE
Queens County District Attorney Melinda Katz today announced the filing of a joint motion with defense counsel to vacate the convictions of George Bell, Gary Johnson, and Rohan Bolt, who were convicte...
GRAND JURY INDICTS QUEENS RESIDENT IN HIT AND RUN CRASH THAT KILLED GOOD SAMARITAN WHO STOPPED TO HELP MAN HAVING CAR TROUBLE
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced today that Kevin Drawhorne, 27, has been indicted by a Queens County grand jury and arraigned in Supreme Court on criminally negligent homicide charges ...
Your Weekly Update - March 26, 2021
The troubling trend of violent incidents against members of the Asian community unfortunately continues nationwide. COVID misinformation and existing prejudice have created a toxic mix that has fueled...
Your Weekly Update - March 19, 2021
This week, I appeared in Court to request the dismissal of nearly 700 cases where people were detained, arrested and charged with loitering for the purpose of engaging in prostitution and prostitution...
Your Weekly Update - March 12, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I am excited to announce grant funding for a violence prevention program in Queens County, sponsored by my office...(Continued)
Your Weekly Update – March 5, 2021
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It is my duty as your District Attorney to emphasize that those who do business in Queens County, including contractors and development companies, are expected to...(Contin...