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Man charged in Staten Island murder was arrested in Texas; held without bail
November 12, 2023
A Staten Island man charged in a fatal shooting six months ago in Clifton was arrested in Texas, sources said Thursday.

What happens in NY to children accused of a crime? A look at a system shrouded in mystery
November 6, 2023
This story is part of an ongoing series examining the state of youth violence on Staten Island.

Victim ‘never saw it coming.’ Jury finds man guilty in teen slaying in Staten Island deli
October 30, 2023
In wrapping up the prosecution’s case in the Anthony Fonseca murder trial, Assistant District Attorney Arda Ozdinc on Tuesday recounted...

Staten Island’s ‘common sense’ Democratic DA running unopposed
October 26, 2023
Mike McMahon is running for a third term as Staten Island district attorney, unopposed as a Democrat, in the only borough where...

Kidnap attempt of teen girl, assault on Staten Island fueled by PCP, lawyer says; client off to prison
October 24, 2023
Vito Forestier, 47, of Nicholas Avenue, pleaded guilty last month to charges of second-degree attempted kidnapping and third-degree...

2 men indicted, arraigned in deadly shooting of Staten Island deli owner
October 18, 2023
A grand jury has indicted two men in the shooting death of a Staten Island deli owner in what police say started as a robbery attempt.

Press releases
District Attorney McMahon Releases Grand Jury Report Sharply Critical of the Vulnerability of New York’s Electoral Process to Criminal Interference, Urges Legislative Fixes to Secure Future Elections
November 28, 2022
Grand Jury Convened to Consider Evidence in an Investigation of Forgery Illegal Voting, and Identity Theft Relating to a 2021 Staten Island Primary Election – Issues Report Urging Significant Changes to New York City and State Procedures for Absentee Ballot Applications, Signature Verification, and Voter Identification
New Jersey Man Indicted After Joint Investigation Uncovers Massive Interstate Fentanyl Mailing Operation
August 25, 2022
Dozens of packages containing approximately 8,000 fentanyl pills addressed to areas throughout the country were intercepted by law enforcement at mailing facilities on Staten Island; Joint investigation led to takedown of fentanyl pill mill in Jersey City earlier this month
Staten Island Man Arraigned on Indictment for Animal Cruelty Case Involving Twenty-Four Huskies
August 17, 2022
Defendant kept huskies in deplorable conditions and neglected to provide proper sustenance, food, and water; Sheriff’s Office and ASPCA rescued dogs following investigation
D.A. McMahon Joins Elected Leaders, Non-Violence Groups, Violence Interrupters, and Community Organizations To Unite Against Gun Violence
June 7, 2022
Staten Island DA's office has met with numerous non-violence groups in past several weeks including True 2 Life, Mothers Against Senseless Killings, Occupy the Block, the Canvas Institute and more to discuss the root causes of gun violence and what we can do before an individual resorts to carrying a gun.
DA McMahon Marks First National Fentanyl Awareness Day; Promises to Take Down Dealers and Help Those Battling Addiction
May 10, 2022
D.A. McMahon joins Staten Island elected officials, premier behavioral health organizations, and community treatment partners to recognize the first "National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Staten Island DA McMahon, Uber, and MADD Announce Return of Staten Island Safe Ride Initiative
April 26, 2022
SI Safe Ride offers discounted rides with Uber to Staten Island residents celebrating
Cinco de Mayo, May 5, 2022
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