**OFFICE CLOSURE**
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023 in observation of Memorial Day, we will reopen Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 8:30am.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES BALLAY WRAPS UP 23 YEARS OF PROJECT L.E.A.D.
Project L.E.A.D. is a program designed to help students recognize and analyze potential consequences of the difficult decisions students face during adolescence and beyond. By focusing on peer pressure, responsibility, self-respect, self-control, and self-esteem, Project L.E.A.D. gives students the tools necessary to avoid many of the pitfalls and traps that often lead to delinquent conduct…
GRAND JURY INDICTMENT
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Friday, May 12, 2023, a Plaquemines Parish Grand Jury convened and returned a true bill of indictment on Justin Arendt, age 30, from Belle Chasse, LA for Sexual Battery and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile Under the Age of Thirteen. The incidents occurred in October…
District Attorney’s 13th Annual Senior Citizens Day
The 13th Annual Senior Citizens’ Day hosted by District Attorney Charles Ballay was held on April 19th at the Port Sulphur Community Center. Each year Mr. Ballay and his staff work to make this day special for the senior citizens of Plaquemines Parish. The morning started with coffee and pastries provided by Kim Turlich-Vaughan, Clerk…
The American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse and District Attorney Charles Ballay partnered to bring 25 Easter Baskets to kids throughout Plaquemines Parish. Every year, Bryan and Sheryl Ruiz volunteer to help organize and prepare the baskets that will be given out. This year’s baskets included a Chocolate Easter Bunny, eggs filled with candy,…
District Attorney’s Office Closed for Good Friday
**OFFICE CLOSURE** The District Attorney’s Office will be closed today Thursday, Apri 6, 2023 at 3:00 pm and Friday, April 7, 2023, in observation of Good Friday, we will reopen Monday, April 10, 2023, at 8:30am.
GRAND JURY INDICTS TWO MEN ON FIRST DEGREE MURDER
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, a Plaquemines Parish Grand Jury convened and returned true bills of indictment on Seth Nunn, age 21, from Ojo Caliente, NM and Donavin Lymon, age 21, from Espanola, NM for First Degree Rape. The incident took place on February 20,…
Senior Citizens Day 2023
Please join us April 19, 2023 8:30 am to 1:00 pm for a day of fun, food, bingo and information for senior citizens. Reserve your seat by calling Victoria May at 504-934-6631. We all look forward to seeing all of you there!
Juvenile Found Delinquent
Following a Trial on March 2-3, 2023, a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent as charged in violation of La.R.S. 14:99- Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, La.R.S. 23:299 Unlawful Violation of an Off-Road Vehicle, La.R.S. 14:96- Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway, La.R.S. 14:108.1- Aggravated Flight From an Officer Where Human Life is Endangered, and La.R.S.…