Queens District Lawyer Melinda Katz introduced that Man Rivera and Lindy Jones have been indicted on expenses related to the taking pictures dying of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller in Far Rockway final week.
“The killing of a New York City police officer strikes at the heart of this city and rattles any sense of security in a civilized society. The grand jury has returned several felony charges against these defendants in the death of Detective Jonathan Diller, a dedicated officer, father, husband, and son who lost his life while carrying out his duty to serve and protect the community,” Katz stated.
Rivera, the 34-year-old suspected of fatally taking pictures Diller throughout a visitors cease, was indicted for first-degree homicide for murder and first-degree tried homicide for making an attempt to fireside his weapon at an NYPD sergeant on the scene. Each defendants had been indicted on expenses of legal possession of a weapon for a second weapon discovered within the automobile.
“We need to make sure we hold people accountable. They go after our law enforcement. Going after law enforcement in the city of New York sends a message. We want to send a message back. You can’t do that. We will indict you for it. And today we did that,” Katz continued.
Man Rivera, an ex-con suspected of fatally taking pictures NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, seems in a mugshot. (NYPD)
Jones was indicted on two counts of legal possession of a weapon within the second diploma and two counts of legal possession of a weapon within the third diploma.
“Today, my office made a motion to make sure that he was remanded not only on this gun possession, but also the previous gun possession. To make sure that he stands trial, he is a flight risk. We proved that to the judge today. And remanded him,” Katz stated.
Katz stated Jones admitted in courtroom that he “shoots people.”
“He’s facing up to 30 years, and he made it very clear that this is what he does. He shoots people. We talked about it in court, and the judge remanded him,” Katz advised reporters.
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A portrait of late NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed whereas making a routine visitors cease on March twenty fifth within the Far Rockaway part of Queens, is pictured throughout a candlelight vigil at Brady Park in Massapequa, New York, U.S., March 27, 2024. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)
Practically 100 NYPD officers shuffled into the courtroom, filling almost each seat as Rivera made his first look.
“This is a vicious career criminal who has the mentality to kill a New York City police officer. He’s a dangerous individual. Should have never been on the streets,” Police Benevolent Affiliation (PBA) President Patrick Hendry stated.
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NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller is survived by his spouse and their almost 1-year-old son. (NYPD)
On March 25, at roughly 5:40 p.m., Diller noticed Rivera with what seemed like a gun within the entrance pocket of his sweatshirt. Rivera and Jones then received right into a 2016 Kia Soul, with Jones within the driver’s seat, prosecutors stated.
Diller and different officers approached the automobile and repeatedly requested Rivera to roll down his window earlier than they had been in a position to open the automobile door. Rivera then eliminated a gun from his clothes and shot Diller, prosecutors allege. The officer was hit within the abdomen.
“There is no excuse, none whatsoever, for this individual to have been out of jail during the time of this homicide of police officer Diller,” Hendry stated.
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NYPD officers attend the funeral of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church on March 30, 2024, in Massapequa, New York. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Pictures)
Hendry known as for extra change.
“Police officers behind me are sick and tired of our criminal justice system not doing its job. It starts today. We’re going to continue to be in these courtrooms. Time after time after time until change happens. Attacks on police officers have to end,” Hendry stated.
Hendry emphasised that the judges in these instances have to do their jobs and cease making excuses.
“They should be holding these violent criminals. They should be remanded. They should not be back on the streets,” Hendry pleaded.
Court docket was adjourned till April 16. Rivera is being held without bail after the decide deemed him a flight threat.
Man Rivera and Lindy Jones have been indicted in connection to the homicide of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller.
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“This is one step towards the road to justice for our hero brother and his family. I thank you, I know his family. Thank you and we thank you for what you do every single day, risking your lives to keep everybody in this city safe. Thank you so much,” Hendry stated.
Rivera faces as much as life in jail with out the opportunity of parole if convicted. Jones faces as much as 15 years in jail if convicted on the present expenses, along with 15 years on a separate open weapons cost from April 2023, in accordance with Katz’s workplace.
Officer Diller was posthumously promoted to rank of Detective, First Grade.
“The senseless gun violence not only took the detective’s life but also endangered another member of the NYPD. We continue to stand united in seeking justice for the victims, the grieving families, and the entire NYPD community,” Katz stated.
