The District Attorney’s Office reports that on Tuesday, the 28th of January, 2020, the Grand Jury for Plaquemines Parish returned an indictment against Hien Vinh Nguyen for one count of aggravated rape (La. R.S. 14:42) and one count of second-degree kidnapping (La. R.S. 14:44.1). The charges stem from a Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office investigation of…
Charles Ballay, the District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish, reports that on January 8, 2020, Jonathan Jason, age 39, of Ironton, Louisiana was sentenced to 40 years at hard labor by Judge Michael Clement for jury convictions on June 19, 2019 on Sexual Battery, Attempted Aggravated Rape and two counts each of Forcible Rape, Oral Sexual…
January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to promote citizens to show support and encouragement for officers of the law. https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/lead
January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Experts estimate that between 6 million and 7.5 million Americans are stalked every year. Stalkers’ tactics include approaching their victim or showing up in places when the victim doesn’t want them there. They make unwanted telephone calls, leaving unwanted text or voice messages. They follow the victim, spy on…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Office of the District Attorney Office Hours During the Week of New Years: Monday 8am – 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday – Closed Thursday 8am – 5pm Friday 8am – 4pm Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!
The American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse and District Attorney Charles Ballay partnered to bring Christmas gifts to 45 children (14 families) in our parish. Each year Bryan and Sheryl Ruiz volunteer to help organize and wrap the gifts that were distributed. The American Legion, under the leadership of Commander John Richardson, donate the…
Staff members from the Plaquemines Parish Clerk of Court Office, the District Attorney’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, the Assessor’s Office and the Judges’ Offices came together to bring Christmas cheer to 38 children in our parish. This tradition started when Dot Lundin served as Clerk of Court 17 years ago! Each year, a staff…
On November 20, 2019, Torri Anthony Jackson, age 35 of New Orleans, LA pled guilty to Obscenity. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Jackson to serve two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections and to successfully compete the General Education Development Program and obtain his High School Equivalency Certificate.
On November 20, 2019, Robert Thanh Huynh, age 32 of Buras, LA, pled guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Huynh to serve two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, which was suspended. Judge Clement also ordered Huynh to serve two years of active probation, to pay $300 to…
On November 12, 2019, Ross Franklin Judy, age 39 of Buras, LA, pled guilty to Human Trafficking, Cruelty to the Infirmed and Sexual Battery. For the violation of Human Trafficking, Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Judy to serve 10 years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, which was suspended. However, Judy is to…