Press Releases
D.A. Bragg: Four Defendants Charged In 31-Count Gun Trafficking Conspiracy Indictment 
“Selling illegal weapons in Manhattan is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The scourge of gun violence takes a devastating toll on our communities, and I have met with far too many heartbroken families who have lost a loved one because of illegal firearms. While gun violence continues to trend downward in Manhattan, there is a lot more work to do, and we will continue to partner with the NYPD to hold people accountable who commit this type of dangerous conduct. I thank the investigators, prosecutors and detectives who worked collaboratively to get these weapons off our streets,” said District Attorney Bragg.
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In Midtown Subway Assault
“As alleged, Orsen Reyes brutally attacked a 48-year-old man on the platform at the 50th Street subway station,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers deserve to be safe in our subway system, and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to combat transit crime. I hope the victim continues to heal from this horrifying assault.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Guilty Plea Of Waldemar Alverio For Tompkins Square Park Shootings
“Waldemar Alverio was held accountable for committing two broad-daylight shootings in Tompkins Square Park, just days apart,” said District Attorney Bragg. “These senseless and reckless shootings left two victims significantly injured and put the safety of many New Yorkers at risk. Combatting gun violence is crucial to achieving lasting public safety and we will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to remove illegal firearms off our city’s streets and drive down shootings.”
D.A. Bragg: ID Theft Ring Charged With Stealing $500,000+ From At Least Five Victims, Including PTA, Home Health Aide
“Each of these accounts, from a public-school PTA’s operating funds to a home health aide’s life savings, was drained within days,” said District Attorney Bragg. “We allege this operation stole credit and debit cards from the mail, and then activated them by taking over the victims’ phone numbers, before withdrawing cash, wiring funds, or going on shopping sprees. Fast-acting scams like these are on the rise, and we urge consumers to be vigilant when monitoring their accounts.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Wage Theft Indictment Against KEP Construction For Stealing $67k From 10 Former Employees
“As alleged, Kendis Paul stole thousands of dollars in wages from employees who dedicated hours of labor to a construction project. The victims repeatedly asked the defendant for their wages, yet, we allege, they were never made whole,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Workers deserve to be fairly compensated for their labor, and our Office will continue to prosecute those who take advantage of their employees. This is an ongoing investigation – I urge any other KEP employees who have been exploited to contact our Office at (646) 712-0298.”
D.A. Bragg: Man Indicted For Luring Recent Immigrants With Promises Of Employment, Sexually Assaulting Them
“As alleged, Agustin Diaz purposefully targeted Spanish-speaking women who were new to the United States and in desperate need of employment,” said District Attorney Bragg. “He allegedly lured them to isolated locations with promises of work, only to sexually assault them in a pattern he repeated with at least four survivors. This investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about these allegations to call us at 212-335-9793.”
Manhattan District Attorney's Office