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Queens District Attorney Richard Brown

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New York City

January 07, 2013

Bronx DA Falls Behind Rest of City in Fighting Crime, Mayoral Report Shows

A confidential City Hall study shows Bronx prosecutor's performance falling behind the other city DAs.

Bellerose

October 25, 2012

For Family of Man Gunned Down in Queens Shootout, an Advocate Offers Hope

Natasha Morales, a crime victims advocate for the Queens DA, met with the family of Raymond Facey.

Forest Hills

September 07, 2012

School Bus Driver Charged in Queens Accident That Injured 16

Jean Louie, 47, allegedly tried to flee after hitting an MTA bus on 108th Street.

Flushing

September 06, 2012

Tourist Charged With Dashing Onto U.S. Open Court

Damian Proano of Ecuador ran onto the court to get an autograph, the Queens D.A. said.

Jamaica

August 15, 2012

Queens Officials Hosting Gun Buy-back at Jamaica Church

Anyone turning in a working gun will get a $200 debit card; no questions asked.

Kew Gardens

August 10, 2012

Counterfeit Credit Card Ring Busted in Queens

Prosecutors say 13 people made fake cards and used them for shopping sprees.

Forest Hills

August 06, 2012

Massachusetts Man Gets 20 Years for Forest Hills Stabbing Death

Alexys Fermaintt pleaded guilty to the 2009 death of Michael Pecora.

New York City

July 30, 2012

Alleged Kidnappers Who Stashed Victim in Detective's House Are Arraigned

Two men who allegedly kidnapped a man and stashed him in a house owned by an detective were arraigned.

Astoria

July 13, 2012

Astoria Lawyer Indicted for First-Degree Murder in Death of Girlfriend

Jason Bohn is facing first degree murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend Danielle Thomas.

Ozone Park

July 13, 2012

Sore Losers Breaking Slot Machines at Aqueduct Racino, Officials Say

Over 40 people have been arrested for beating up the Resorts World Casino slots since October.

Kew Gardens

June 20, 2012

Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Forest Hills Resident to Death

Alexys Fermaintt, 33, has been held without bail since June 2009 for the death of Michael Pecora.

Long Island City

June 14, 2012

Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Beating Death of 'Good Samaritan'

Eric Cherry was convicted of beating Nicholas Nowillo to death in Long Island City in 2008.

Astoria

June 07, 2012

Coast Guard Member Sentenced to 20-to-Life for Astoria Murder

Kalif Canady, 22, of Queens, was packing his SUV at 1:15 a.m. to flee out state when he was fatally shot.

Bayside

May 24, 2012

FDNY Uncovers Murder-Suicide Plot in Burning Bayside Home, Officials Say

A kitchen fire in Bayside revealed a possible crime scene, and a woman marked up with cuts.