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.…

HAPPY MARDI GRAS

**OFFICE CLOSURE** The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, February 20, and Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in observance of the Mardi Gras holidays, we will reopen Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 8:30 am.  Have a Happy and Safe Mardi Gras.

Jury Returns a Guilty Verdict

  On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Kevin Sterling, 39 from Natchitoches, LA was found guilty by a Jury of Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Possession with Intent to Distribute Crystal Meth, Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of a Firearm While in Possession of a…