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Darcel D. Clark
District Attorney
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Letter to Social Media
On April 1, DA Clark joined Bronx elected officials in urgently requesting TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube take proactive measures to prevent the spread of content that encourages riots and other unsafe mass gatherings.
"Jupiter Joe" Sentenced
Bronx District Attorney announced that Joseph Martinez (AKA Jupiter Joe)
was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 1999 murder of 13-year-old Minerliz
Soriano, the first case in NYC solved using familial DNA. Read the press release.
Youth Justice Stakeholders
Convening
On January 27, Bronx DA Clark hosted more than 40 Youth Justice Stakeholders to find solutions to uplift our youth and ensure justice for young victims and fair accountability for young defendants. Read the press release.
Division Chief Presented
Morgenthau Award
On January 30, Special Victims Division Chief Joseph Muroff received the Morgenthau Award at DAASNY's 2026 Annual Winter Conference.
Bronx Gun Buyback
at St. Luke's Episcopal Church
On December 13, 180 firearms were collected at our second Gun Buyback! A special thanks to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for providing funding for electronics and gift cards which incentivized people to turn in their firearms.
Press Releases
16 People Indicted In "Operation Pit Crew"
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch announced that 16 people were variously charged in a 971-count indictment with stealing cars and valuable auto parts throughout the Bronx and the city, victimizing 252 vehicle owners.
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Three Men Indicted In Assault of NYPD Officer Using Stolen Car
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced that that three men were indicted on Attempted Aggravated Assault Upon a Police or Peace Officer, Attempted Assault in the first-degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, first-degree Reckless Endangerment, and other related charges for allegedly striking a New York City Police Officer while driving a stolen car.
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Bronx Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Shooting Ex-Girlfriend Multiple Times
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced that Bronx man Charles Murray, 41, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for Attempted Murder second-degree for shooting his ex-girlfriend multiple times on a Bronx street.
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Two Rikers Correction Officers Indicted
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced that that two New York City Department of Correction Officers were indicted on charges of Falsifying Business Records and Official Misconduct for allegedly filing false reports to cover up their alleged improper use of pepper spray on inmates.
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Bronx Man Indicted for Murder of Girlfriend, Critically Wounding Her Teenage Son
Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark announced that Bronx man Juan Rivas, 45, was indicted on Murder and Attempted Murder charges for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and then stabbing her 16-year-old son as he tried to protect her.
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Important Numbers
| Department | Phone # |
|---|---|
| General Information | 718-590-2000 |
| Bias Hotline | 718-590-BIAS (2427) |
| Child Abuse/Sex Crimes Hotline | 718-838-7344 |
| Civilian Complaint Unit | 718-590-2300 |
| Community Engagement Bureau | 718-590-2272 |
| Crime Victims Assistance Bureau | 718-590-2115 |
| Domestic Violence | 718-838-6688 |
| Elder Abuse | 718 590-2260 |
| Immigrant Affairs Unit | 844-590-SCAM (7226) |
| Communications/Public Information | 718-590-2236 |
| U-VISA Hotline | 718-590-VISA (8472) |