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Queens DA Lodges Charges in Home Squatter Case

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Queens DA Announce Indictments for Squatting Case

**Queens, NY** – Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has confirmed the indictment of True Jackson, Saliam Sudler, and Shania Outar for charges including burglary and criminal trespass. The charges stem from their illegal occupation of a single-family home in St. Albans. The rightful owner’s family first observed unauthorized activity at the property earlier this year after it had been vacated.

The defendants, aged 41, 35, and 24 respectively, were arraigned on a five-count indictment. Charges include burglary in the second degree, theft of services, petit larceny, criminal trespass in the second degree, and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree. They have been ordered to return to court on January 9, 2025.

The defendants reportedly moved into the vacant home illegally in the spring. DA Katz stated that they used the residence unlawfully for an indefinite period and maintained pit bulls on the premises. A domestic dispute at the home on July 31 led to police intervention and their subsequent arrest today.

The District Attorney’s Detectives Bureau executed an indictment warrant, leading to the defendants’ apprehension. Assistant District Attorney William Jorg

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Howard Beach Squatter Arrested on Multiple Charges

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Howard Beach Home Burglary Indictment

**Queens, NY** – Laurel Bay has been indicted on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, and additional crimes for unlawfully occupying a vacant single-family home in Howard Beach. The property, vacated since 2012, was managed by its out-of-state homeowner. Neighbor reports to the police about suspicious activities led to Bay’s arrest.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized the legality of entering and staying in a property without consent, stating the defendant attempted to claim the home unjustly. Bay now faces serious charges thanks in part to alert neighbors who reported the situation.

On Tuesday, Bay, a 49-year-old resident of 198th Street in Hollis, was arraigned on a five-count indictment. The charges include burglary in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree. Supreme Court Justice Toni Cimino has set the court date for November 26, with a potential maximum sentence of 15 years if Bay is convicted on the top count.

The arrest occurred after an eyewitness saw Bay moving items at 8:40 p.m. on July 18. Upon police arrival, she was exiting the premises, leading to her first arrest and a desk appearance ticket. A

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