who is the district attorney for the bronx

Who is the Bronx District Attorney?

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, NYPD officials, elected officials, clergy, anti-violence groups and community members got together for a “Silent Peace March” to call for unity and solidarity against violence in the borough.

When is the Bronx town hall meeting?

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney held a town hall meeting on April 24, 2019 where Bronx residents were able to voice crime and safety concerns and got answers from DA Clark.

What happened in the Bronx in 2020?

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney and NYPD Officials announced on March 4, 2020 that a Bronx man has been indicted for Attempted Murder in two ambush shootings against NYPD cops and a civilian.

How many people have been arrested for distributing heroin in the Bronx?

The Office of the Bronx District Attorney announced on June 5, 2019 announced that 22 people have been indicted on charges related to distributing heroin and fentanyl in the Bronx. During the investigation, more than 50 pounds of fentanyl destined for the Bronx and elsewhere in the Northeast were seized.

When is the gun buyback in the Bronx?

The Office of Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and the NYPD held a Bronx Gun Buyback event at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on October 24, 2020. During the event, 136 guns—mostly revolvers and semi-automatic pistols—were turned in.‬

When is the Bronx 5k?

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office held a 5K Run/Walk/Roll event on October 5, 2019 to raise awareness on domestic violence. Hundreds gathered at the free event, which was held just as Domestic Violence Awareness Month began.

How many people were indicted in Rikers Island?

The 29 defendants have been indicted in an enterprise of violence emanating from Rikers Island to the city’s streets, as well as other crimes. Police thwarted murder plot and seized a .357 Magnum from defendants.

Early life and education

Clark is a native of the Bronx. She was raised the Soundview Houses in the South Bronx. Her parents, Daniel and Viola, were both community-oriented people. Her father, a grounds supervisor, worked hard to provide for the family.

Career

Following law school, Clark returned to the Bronx, where she was hired as an assistant district attorney for Mario Merola, the Bronx County District Attorney at the time, and stayed under her immediate predecessor, Robert Johnson.