Office Closure
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. to Monday, December 28, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Office Closure
The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Wednesday, November 25th at 2:00 pm to Monday, November 30th at 8:30 am in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday.
Office Closure Due to Threat of Severe Weather
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 due to potential impacts from Hurricane Zeta which is excepted to make landfall in Southeast Louisiana. Please stay safe and follow the guidelines issued by your local officials. NEWS RELEASE PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LOUISIANA October 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Parish President Lepine Declares State of…
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Office of The District Attorney takes domestic violence seriously and stands with victims and all those affected by this crime. October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and draws attention to the scope of violence happening within the home and amongst intimate partners. If you or someone you know are a victim…
New Grand Jury Impaneled September 30th
District Attorney Charles J. Ballay reports that a new Grand Jury for the Twenty-Fifth Judicial District, Division B – Judge Michael Clement, was impaneled on September 30th at the Multipurpose Building on F. Edward Hebert Blvd in Belle Chasse. The panel consists of 12 jurors and 4 alternates. The first scheduled session of the Grand…
Special Thanks from Karpel Solutions
The Plaquemines Parish district Attorney’s Office was one of the first in the country to implement a modern case management system for the storage of digital case files. In 2010, the office secured grant funding to upgrade to Prosecutor by Karpel and in 2014, upgraded further to Hosted by Karpel, a cloud based solution to…
National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims
September 25th was recognized as a National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims to recognize and honor those lost to crime and the family members they left behind. Victims and survivors gathered at events around the country to commemorate this day of remembrance and reflection.
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Support and Processing Group
The intention of this group is to provide support and psychoeducation for survivors of sexual assault.Group participants will learn about how trauma can affect our bodies, minds and relationships, as well as learn mindfulness skills for healthy coping. Members are encouraged to both share their experiences and offer support to other members as we discuss…
Teaming Up With the LDWF to Keep Our Waters Safe
District Attorney Charles Ballay presented LA Wildlife & Fisheries agents at the new District Attorney’s office with a program to allow them to obtain search warrants from judges remotely via Cloud Gavel that will authorize them to collect evidence when out investigating criminal violations on our waterways and remote locations. Assistant District Attorney Jerry Lobrano…
Donald Humble Denied Parole a Second Time
On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office prosecutors successfully argued in opposition to the parole application of Donald Humble. In 1967, prosecutors successfully convicted Mr. Humble of luring two United Cab drivers from New Orleans, robbing them and then murdering them in Plaquemines Parish. The presiding judge sentenced Humble to two life…