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…

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,…

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.…