I am honored and humbled to have been reelected to a third term as your District Attorney last November. It capped a year of many challenges and triumphs in our Office’s service to the people of the Bronx.
We accomplished several “firsts” last year as we pursued justice with integrity. We employed New York’s first use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy to solve two “cold cases,” indicting a man for raping two women more than 20 years ago. We brought the first case in the Bronx charging Manslaughter and Criminally Negligent Homicide in a building construction fatality. Our first group of participants in the innovative Bronx Osborne Gun Accountability and Prevention (BOGAP) initiative graduated after completing the rigorous gun diversion program. We held our first Youth Summit, which drew dozens of teens and young adults who want to make a difference.
We continued to work with our law enforcement and community partners to address the seemingly intractable gun violence in our communities, by indicting gangs, prosecuting 1,200 firearm possession arrests, holding awareness events and marches, and continuing to expand and hone services for victims.
In 2023, we saw 92 fewer shootings, so we continue the downward trend, yet 375 people were shot--30 of those were 17 years old or younger--which is intolerable.Our community suffered 121 homicides, down from 131 in 2022, but still such a terrible toll.
We continued to address fraud, retail theft and auto crimes that plague Bronxites. Investigations Division prosecuted deed fraud and immigrant fraud.
The General Crimes Bureau made retail theft a priority in 2023 and assembled a task force of eight designated Assistant District Attorneys to prosecute priority offenders.
Our Detective Investigators worked with NYPD and recovered 264 stolen vehicles estimated by the National Automobile Dealer Association to exceed $7 million in value.
Our annual Child Safety Fair, 5K Against Domestic Violence and Crime Victims’ Tribute provided uplifting experiences and inspiring resilience.
We continue to have soaring hope for the Bronx and are proud to serve the people of this great county.
