Tracy Taylor Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
On April 16, 2019, deputies from the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office found Tracy Aaron Taylor, 32, Port Sulphur, LA, in possession of cocaine and marijuana in a residence located in the 29000 block of Louisiana Highway 23. On February 11, 2020, Taylor, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine and…
Donald Crosby Pleads Guilty to Burglary
The District Attorney’s Office announces that on February 3, 2020, the morning that this case set was set for a trial by jury, Donald Crosby entered a plea of guilty as charged to the felony crimes of Simple Burglary and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things valued over $1,000 to $5,000. As the result of his…
Denerial Reddick Sentenced to 7 Years for Illegal Possession of a Firearm
On February 27, 2019, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Denerial Travon Reddick, 21, of Pointe a la Hache, LA in the 8100 block of Highway 23 in Belle Chasse for being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On January 21, 2020, Reddick pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Firearm or…
Grand Jury Indicts Hien Vinh Nguyen on Charges of Kidnapping and Rape
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…
Jonathan Jason Sentenced to 40 Years
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…
Torri Jackson Pleads Guilty to Obscenity
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.
Robert Huynh Pleads Guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine
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…
Ross Judy Pleads Guilty to Human Trafficking and Sexual Battery
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…
Herman Turlich Pleads Guilty to Burglary
On October 12, 2019, Herman Ferdinana Turlich, Jr., age 42, of Gretna, LA, pled guilty to two acts of simple burglary and theft of a motor vehicle. Judge Kevin Conner sentenced him to serve 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections for these crimes. Turlich also pled guilty to simple escape and was sentenced…
Christopher Avist Pleads Guilty to Rape and Human Trafficking
The first criminal jury trial at the new courthouse in Pointe a la Hache began on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019, and concluded successfully when the defendant entered a guilty plea to multiple sex crimes and trafficking counts, including forcible rape, at the conclusion of the third day of trial. Defendant Christopher Avist, who is also…
Brett Pugh Pleads Guilty to Robbery and Weapons Charges
On September 25, 2019, Brett Pugh, age 29, of Belle Chasse, LA, pled guilty to Simple Robbery and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by Convicted Felon. For the crime of Simple Robbery, Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Pugh to 3 ½ years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. For the crime…
Norman Peoples Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Entry of Inhabited Dwelling
On September 25, 2019, Norman Kristofer Peoples, age 40, of Buras, LA, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Peoples to two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Dequincy Solomon Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer
On September 17, 2019, Dequincy Solomon, age 28, of Donaldsonville, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Aggravated Flight From An Officer Where Human Life Is Endangered. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Solomon to pay a fine of $500 plus court costs, five years of incarceration with the Department of Corrections (suspended), to be placed…
Noces Lafont Pleads Guilty to Felony Domestic Abuse
On September 17, 2019, Noces Lafont, age 55, of Port Sulphur, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Domestic Abuse Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Lafont to pay a fine of $750 plus court costs, eight years of incarceration with the Department of Corrections (suspended), to be placed on…
Nicholas May Pleads Guilty to Felony Violation of Protective Order
On September 9, 2019, Nicholas May, age 33, of Gretna, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Violation of a Protective Order – Second or Subsequent Offense. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced May to pay a fine of $750 plus court costs, two years of incarceration with the Department of Corrections (suspended), to be placed…
Quy Tran Pleads Guilty to Felony Domestic Abuse
On September 3, 2019, Quy Tran, age 50, of Belle Chasse, LA, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery – Third Offense. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Tran to pay a fine of $2000 plus court costs and one year of incarceration with the Department of Corrections with seven months credit for time served.
Arthur Bowlin Sentenced for Rape, Molestation, and Sexual Battery
On September 9, 2019, Arthur R. Bowlin, age 49, of Marrero, Plead Guilty to 19 counts of Molestation of a Juvenile, 5 counts of Sexual Battery and 3 counts of Forcible Rape. He was sentenced on September 17, 2019 by Judge Michael D. Clement to serve 15 years for each of the 17 counts of…
Vincent Robertson Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
On August 20, 2019, Vincent Edward Robertson, 21, New Orleans, LA pled guilty to the crime of Possession Tramadol. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Robertson to serve two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with the sentenced suspended, to pay a fine of $750.00 plus court costs, to successfully complete two years…
Melvin Jones Pleads Guilty to Hit and Run
On August 20, 2019, Melvin Leo Jones, Jr., 40, of Braithwaite, LA pled guilty to the crime of Hit and Run Driving resulting in Serious Bodily Injuries. Judge Kevin D. Conner set Jones’s sentencing for October 15, 2019.
Gene Duplessis, Jr. Pleads Guilty
On August 20, 2019, Gene A. Duplessis, Jr., 41, Triumph, LA pled guilty to the crime of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Duplessis to enroll and successfully complete the 25th Judicial District Drug Court Program and to successfully compete eight years of active probation.
Jackee Bienemy Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
On August 20, 2019, Jackee Natasha Bienemy, age 27, of Braithwaite, LA pled guilty to the crime of Possession Hydrocodone. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Bienemy to pay a fine of $750.00 plus court costs, to pay $750.00 to Public Defenders Office, to pay $100.00 to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office for laboratory fees, to…
Arthur Bowlin Convicted of Rape, Sexual Battery, and Molestation
Charles Ballay, the District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish, reports that on September 9, 2019, Arthur Bowlin, age 49, of Marrero, LA was convicted of three counts of Forcible Rape, five counts of Sexual Battery, and nineteen counts of Molestation of a Juvenile. These crimes occurred in Plaquemines Parish between 2000 and 2007. Bowlin was indicted…
Doliver James Pierre Pleads Guilty to Possession of Contraband
On July 30, 2019, Doliver James Pierre, 25, of New Orleans, LA pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Contraband upon the grounds of a Louisiana Correctional Facility. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Pierre to serve 70 days of incarceration in the Plaquemines Parish Correctional Facility.
Allen Joseph Lirette Pleads Guilty to Battery
On July 30, 2019, Allen Joseph Lirette, 66, of Belle Chasse, LA pled guilty to the crime of Second-Degree Battery. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Lirette to serve eight years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Lirette’s sentence was suspended with the condition that Lirette pay a fine of $750.00 plus court costs,…
Ashley Lee Escobedo Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
On July 30, 2019, Ashley Lee Escobedo, 26, of Port Sulphur, LA pled guilty to the crime of Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Escobedo to serve five years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. Escobedo’s sentence was suspended with condition that she successfully complete three years of…
Kent Buffinet Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register as Sex Offender
On July 30, 2019, Kent Buffinet, Jr., age 41, of Venice, LA pled guilty to the crime of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender – Second or Subsequent Offense. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Buffinet to serve six years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. Buffinet also pled guilty to Theft of…
Aurieal Denise Avist Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
On July 30, 2019, Aurieal Denise Avist, age 33, of Port Sulphur, LA pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Cocaine. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Avist to serve two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections which was suspended under the condition that Avist successfully complete two years active probation, to…
Christopher Meaux Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
On July 30, 2019, Christopher B. Meaux, age 27, of Lucedale, Mississippi, pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Methamphetamine. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Meaux to pay a fine of $500.00 plus court costs, to be placed on and successfully complete one year of active probation, to pay $100.00 to the Plaquemines Parish…
Jonathan Jason Convicted of Eight Counts in Sex Crimes Trial
Charles Ballay, the District Attorney of Plaquemines Parish, reports that on June 19, 2019, Jonathan Jason, age 39, of Ironton, LA was convicted of two counts of Forcible Rape, Sexual Battery, Attempted Aggravated Rape, two counts of Oral Sexual Battery, and two counts of Cruelty to Juveniles, these crimes occurred in Plaquemines Parish between 2000-2018.…
Wheeler Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Cruelty to Animals
On February 19, 2019, Jessica Cherie Wheeler, 27, of Monroe, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. On May 21, 2019 Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Wheeler to serve three years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections with one year to be suspended. Judge Conner placed Wheeler on two…
Williams Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
On May 21, 2019, Terran Emi Williams, 21, of New Orleans, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things Over $5,000.00 but less than $25,000.00. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Williams to serve six years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. A restitution Hearing is scheduled for July 30,…
Hernandez Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
On May 21, 2019, Ryan Neil Hernandez, 41, of Buras, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Monetary Instrument Abuse. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Hernandez to serve 60 days of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Harris Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
On May 21, 2019, Donte Tyree Harris, age 20, of Metairie, LA. pled guilty to the crimes of Simple Burglary, Possession of Firearm by a convicted Felon, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things over $5000.00, but less than $25,000.00. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Harris to serve seven years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of…
Avist Pleads Guilty, Sentenced
On May 21, 2019, Denzil Isaac Avist, age 27, of Empire, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Avist to serve 10 years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Judge Conner also issued a Stay Away Order in favor of the victim…
Jurisich revoked, Incarcerated
On September 1, 2016, Alicia Jurisich, 33, of Maurice, LA, pled guilty to five counts of Forgery and three counts of Theft of $750.00 or more. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Jurisich to a maximum of ten years which was deferred upon the defendant’s request to enter into the 25th JDC Drug Court Program for…
Vashawn Taylor Sentenced
On May 7, 2019, Vashawn Taylor, age 20, of Boothville, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Aggravated Second-Degree Battery. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Taylor to twelve years of incarceration with Louisiana Department of Corrections. Ten years of his sentenced were suspended with the condition he that successfully complete three years of active probation.…
Jessie Fontenot Sentenced
On May 7, 2019, Jessie Fontenot, age 42, of Venice, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Methamphetamine. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Fontenot to enroll and successfully complete the 25th Judicial District Drug Court Program with a maximum sentence two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Renard Richardson, Sentenced
On March 19, 2019, Renard Richardson, 55, of Kenner, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Monetary Instrument Abuse. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Richardson to serve four years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections.
Trey Jamal Millien, Sentenced
On March 19, 2019, Trey Jamal Millien, 21, of Gretna, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Illegal Possession of Tramadol. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Millien to serve three years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. This sentence is suspended under the condition that he successfully complete two years of active probation,…
Jacob Tyler Espadron Sentenced
On March 19, 2019, Jacob Tyler Espadron, 24, Port Sulphur, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Espadron to serve ten Years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. Seven years of Espadron’s sentenced is to be suspended under the condition that he successfully…
Jermaine Cooper, Sentenced
On March 19, 2019, Jermaine Cooper, 27, of Houston, TX, pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Cocaine. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Cooper to serve two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. This sentence was suspended under the condition that he successfully complete three years of active probation, pay a…
Samuel Maxwell Citron, Sentenced
On March 19, 2019, Samuel Maxwell Citron age 31, of New Orleans, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Simple Burglary. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Citron to serve seven years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. A stay away order and restitution were ordered in favor of the victims.
Evan Nicholas Billiot, III
On March 19, 2019, Evan Nicholas Billiot, III, age 27, of Boothville, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Domestic Abuse/Battery. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Billiot to serve five years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. This sentenced is suspended under the condition that he successfully complete 3 years active probation, pay…
Clifton Bartholomew
On March 19, 2019, Clifton Ray Bartholomew, age 30, of Boothville, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Aggravated Second-Degree Battery. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Bartholomew to serve 12 years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Ten years of Bartholomew’s sentenced is to be suspended under the condition that he successfully complete…
Linda Louise Dupre, Sentenced
On March 19, 2019, Linda Louise Dupre, 23, of Belle Chasse, LA, pled guilty to the crime of Illegal Possession of Alprazolam. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Dupre to pay a fine of $350.00 and court costs, pay $350.00 to the Public Defender’s Office, pay $100.00 for PPSO expenses, pay $100.00 to the DARE program,…
Joshua Gongora Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
On March 12, 2019, Joshua Steven Gongora, age 30, of Belle Chasse, LA, pled guilty to possession of cocaine. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Gongora to serve 12 months of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Kory Landry Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession and DWI
On March 12, 2019, Kory Landry, age 34, of Destrehan, LA, pled guilty to possession of cocaine. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Landry to serve two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, suspended on the condition that Landry complete three years of active probation, pay a fine of $750.00, pay $100.00 to…
Lance Fortmayer Pleads Guilty
On February 19, 2019, Lance Fortmayer, 29, of New Orleans, pled guilty to unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Fortmayer to serve 6 years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections. Fortmayer also pled guilty to violation of protective order – 2nd offense. For this charge, Judge Conner sentenced…
Jessica Wheeler Pleads Guilty to Killing Roommate’s Dog
On February 19, 2019, Jessica Wheeler, 26, of Monroe, pled guilty to the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals before Judge Kevin D. Conner for the October 2018 killing of her roommate’s dog. Wheeler will be sentenced on May 21, 2019.
Brandon Johnson Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute
On February 19, 2019, Brandon Johnson, 24, of Port Sulphur, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Johnson to serve ten years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections, sentenced suspended, and ordered Johnson to be placed on 3 years active probation, to pay a fine of…
Gerald Jacob Pleads Guilty to Cruelty to a Juvenile
On February 19, 2019, Gerald Jacob, Jr., 51, of LaPlace, pled guilty to cruelty to a juvenile. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Jacob to ten years of incarceration with the Louisiana Departments of Corrections, sentenced suspended. Judge Connor ordered Jacob to be placed on 3 years of active probation, to pay a fine of $750.00…
Bradley Hingle Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
On February 19, 2019, Bradley Hingle, 29, of Port Sulphur, pled guilty to the crimes of possession of methamphetamine and possession of hydrocodone. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Hingle to serve 4 months of incarceration in the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center.
Lesley Gordon Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
On February 19, 2019, Lesley Gordon, 33, of Buras, pled guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Gordon to 2 years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, sentence suspended. Judge Connor also ordered Gordon to be placed on 3 years of active probation, to pay a fine…
4 Indicted in Plaquemines for Human Sex Trafficking and Rape
The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Monday, February 25, 2019, a Plaquemines Parish Grand Jury returned true bills of indictment against four defendants, Jay Hue Riley, Jr., Christopher Avist, Shannon Judy, and Ross Judy. The grand jury indicted the defendants Avist, Riley, and Ross Judy on multiple felonies including first-degree (formerly known…
Terrell Ausbrooks Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
On January 30th, 2019, Terrell Devaron Ausbrooks, Jr., age 21, of Harvey, pled guilty to one count of possession of marijuana and one count of illegal possession of a firearm while in possession of narcotics. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Ausbrooks to four years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Lanai Bertucci Pleads Guilty to Introducing Marijuana into Plaquemines Parish Detention Center
On January 30th, 2019, Lanai Bertucci, age 52, of Kenner, pled guilty to introducing contraband (marijuana) into a state correctional institution during his incarceration in the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Bertucci to one year of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Edward Demolle Pleads Guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine
On January 30th, 2019, Edward James Demolle, age 51, of Boothville, pled guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine with a child present and one count of illegal possession of firearm while in possession of narcotics. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Demolle to five years of incarceration with the Louisiana…
Carl Smith Pleads Guilty to 3 Felony Counts
On January 30th, 2019, Carl R. Smith III, age 39, of Buras, pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, having previously been convicted of burglary in 2008. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Smith to eighteen years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Smith also pled guilty to Obstruction of…
Jose Guillen Pleads Guilty to DWI Third
On January 30th, 2019, Jose Luis-Alfaro Guillen, age 36, of Kenner, LA, pled guilty to driving while intoxicated, third offense. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Guillen to five years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. Judge Clement suspended two years of his sentence. Judge Clement further ordered that Guillen to be placed on…
Bobbie Fisher Pleads Guilty to Domestic Abuse
Bobbie W. Fisher, Jr., 39, of Belle Chasse, pled guilty to domestic abuse battery first offense, strangulation, and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve three years in the custody of Louisiana Department of Corrections, which was suspended, placed on three years active probation, pay a fine of $300 & court costs, perform…
Sheadrick Jones Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
Sheadrick M. Jones, Jr., age 49, of Pointe a la Hache, pled guilty to the crime of possession of less than two grams of heroin and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve four years in the custody of Louisiana Departments of Corrections, which was suspended, placed on three years of active probation,…
Robert Huynh Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution
Robert Thanh Huynh, age 31, of Buras, pled guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute less than two and a half pounds of marijuana, one count of possession of less than two grams methamphetamine, one count of possession of less than two grams hydrocodone, and one count of possession of less than…
Paige Demolle Pleads Guilty to Drug Possession
Paige Demolle, age 25, of Boothville, pled guilty to the crime of possession of tramadol and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve three years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, which Judge Conner suspended, ordered to be placed on two years active probation, pay a fine of $750, court costs, $750 to…
Trevor Scott Williams Pleads Guilty to DWI Third
On January 9th, 2019, Trevor Scott Williams, age 42, of Port Sulphur, LA, pled guilty to driving while intoxicated – third offense. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Williams to three years of home incarceration, two years of active probation, a $2,000 fine, court costs, and the installation of an interlock device on his vehicle.
Mark Hiram Smith Probation Revoked
On January 9th, 2019, Mark Hiram Smith, age 45, of Belle Chasse, LA, stipulated to revocation of his probation for a 2017 case in which Smith pled guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine and one count of obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Smith to five years…
Ashley Fox Probation Revoked
On January 9th, 2019, Ashley Fox, age 35, of Belle Chasse, LA, stipulated to the revocation of her probation for a 2017 case in which Fox pled guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Fox to two years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Korey Khath Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution
On December 19th, 2018, Korey Khath, age 20, of Buras, LA, pled guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and one count of principal to second degree battery. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Khath to seven years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Arnold Michael Espadron Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution
On December 19th, 2018, Arnold Michael Espadron, age 61, of Port Sulphur, LA, pled guilty to one count of distribution of marijuana and one count of distribution of cocaine. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Espadron to three years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections which Judge Clement suspended, placed him on two years…
Jesse Lee Schmidt Probation Revoked
On December 5th, 2018, Jesse Lee Schmidt, age 26, of Violet, LA, stipulated to the revocation of his probation for a 2013 case in which Schmidt pled guilty to one count of simple burglary. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Schmidt to seven years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections and recommended enrollment in…
Deondre Avist Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution
On December 5th, 2018, Deandre Leon Avist, age 22, of Port Sulphur, LA, pled guilty to one count of resisting an officer with force or violence, one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and one count of possession of methamphetamine. Judge Michael D. Clement sentenced Avist to two years of incarceration with the…
Tam Ta Pleads Guilty and is Sentenced for Manslaughter
On July 17, 2018, Tam Ta, age 46, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, pled guilty to Judge Kevin D. Conner for the manslaughter of Tao D. Nguyen. Ta, a deckhand on the shrimp boat Capt. Ben IV, was accused of the August 2016 killing of boat captain Tao D. Ngyuen aboard the vessel…
Angela Everett Pleads Guilty
Angela Everett, age 23, of Belle Chasse, pled guilty to the crimes of (1) Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Amphetamine) and (2) Cruelty to a Juvenile and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 10 Years in the custody of the Louisiana Departments of Corrections, which was suspended, placed on 2…
Brenda Hotard Pleads Guilty
Brenda Hotard Simonson, age 73, of Belle Chasse, pled guilty to the crimes of (1) Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Carisoprodol) and (2) Cruelty to a Juvenile and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 10 Years in the custody of Louisiana Departments of Corrections, which was suspended, placed on 2…
Michael Williams Pleads Guilty
Michael Williams, 37 of New Orleans, pled guilty to the crime of Possession of Heroin and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 3 Years in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Amanda Everett Pleads Guilty
Amanda Lynn Everett, age 27, of Belle Chasse, pled guilty to the crimes of (1) Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Hydrocodone) and (2) Cruelty to a Juvenile and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 10 Years in the custody of Louisiana Departments of Corrections, which was suspended, be placed…
Ashley Nugent Pleads Guilty
Ashley Nugent, age 32, of Belle Chasse, LA, pled guilty to the following crimes: (1) Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine), (2) Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced Under Article 893. Sentencing was deferred by Judge Kevin D. Conner with conditions to enroll and complete the…
Korbi Williams Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, Korbi Ardell Williams, age 29, of Marrero, LA, pled guilty before Judge Michael D. Clement as follows: Ct. 1 Monetary Instrument Abuse- 5 years to Louisiana Department of Correction which is suspended, 3 years Active Probation, $750 fine, court cost, $750 to Public Defender Office $100 Restitution to Victim Ct. 2…
Zavion Hundley Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, Zavion J. Hundley, age 25, of New Orleans, plead guilty to Introducing Contraband Into or Upon the Grounds of Any State Correctional Institution. He was sentence by Judge Michael D. Clement to 1 year Department of Corrections at Hard Labor and run consecutive with any and all cases.
Matthew Wilson Pleads Guilty to Felony DWI
On August 29, 2018, Matthew Wilson, age 33, of Mc Comb, MS, plead guilty to Driving While Intoxicated- Third Offense. He was sentence by Judge Michael D. Clement to 3 years to Louisiana Department of Corrections with 2 years of it suspended, 1 year Home Incarceration, 3 years Active Probation, 240 hours Community Service Work,…
Quincy Varnado Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, Quincy Varnado, age 42, of New Orleans, plead guilty to Introducing Contraband Into or Upon the Grounds of a State Correctional Institution. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement to 1 year of Louisiana Department of Corrections at Hard Labor and to run consecutive with any and all cases.
Darious Turner Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, Darious L. Turner, age 25, of Port Sulphur, plead guilty to the following charges and was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement: Count 1- Possession of Intent to Distribute 52 grams of Marijuana- 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections which was suspended, 3 years Active Probation, $750 fine, court cost, $100 to…
Michael Anthony Taylor Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, Michael Anthony Taylor Sr., age 46, of Boothville, plead guilty to one count of Introducing Contraband into or Upon the Grounds of a State Correctional Institution. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement to 2 years of Louisiana Department of Corrections which is to run concurrent with another case.
Timothy Riley Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, Timothy Christopher Riley, age 34, of Port Sulphur, plead guilty to one count of Introducing Contraband Into or Upon the Grounds of a State Correctional Institution. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement to 1 year to Louisiana Department of Corrections at Hard Labor. He was also recommended for any…
Maurice St. Ann Pleads Guilty to Theft
On August 29, 2018, Maurice E. St. Ann Jr., age 46, of Belle Chasse, plead guilty to one count of Theft less than $1000. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement to 6 months parish prison which was suspended, 2 years of Inactive Probation, 8 hours of Community Service Work and $450 of restitution…
David J. Thibodeaux Pleads Guilty
On August 29, 2018, David J. Thibodeaux, age 57, of Marrero, plead guilty to one count of Possession of Diazepam and one count of Obstruction of Justice by tampering with Evidence. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement under Article 893 to a deferred sentence, a $400 fine, court cost, 2 years of Active Probation, $100 to…
Jacques Espadron Pleads Guilty to Theft
On August 29, 2018, Jacques Tyreke Espadron, age 18, of Port Sulphur, LA, plead guilty to one count of Theft Less Than $750.00. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement to 6 months parish prison, suspended, placed on 6 months of Inactive Probation, a $150 fine, court costs, and pay $940.00 of restitution to…
Charles Smith IV Pleads Guilty to Theft
On August 8, 2018, Charles Smith IV, age 44, of Westwego, LA, plead guilty to two counts of Theft Less than $750. He was sentenced by Judge Michael D. Clement to 6 months parish prison, which is suspended, placed on 2 years of Inactive Probation, and to pay $150 fine, court cost, and $150 to Public…
Londell Randall Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Rape
On October 2, 2018, Londell Davon Randall, age 40, of Braithwaite, Louisiana, plead guilty to Second Degree Rape and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to 15 years at the Department of Corrections, the first 2 years without benefit and 10 years suspended. He was placed on 5 years active probation. He is required…
Gregory Andrews Pleads Guilty
On September 11, 2018, Gregory Dewayne Andrews, age 45, of Empire, Louisiana, plead guilty to the crimes of (1) Bank Fraud, (2) Illegal Possession of Stolen Things over $5000.00 but less than $25,000.00. Under Article 893, sentencing was deferred by Judge Kevin D. Conner – With Conditions to enroll and complete the 25th JDC Drug…
Tyrone McGowan Pleads Guilty
On September 11, 2018, Tyrone McGowan, age 26, of Gretna, Louisiana, plead guilty to the crime of Purse Snatching. He was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 5 Years in the custody of the Louisiana Departments of Corrections, with a suspended sentence, placed on 3 Years Active Probation. Additionally, he was ordered to…
Robert Benvenuti Pleads Guilty
On September 11, 2018, Robert James Benvenuti, age 49, Harvey, Louisiana, plead guilty to the charge of Possession Heroin. He was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 3 Years in the custody of the Louisiana Departments of Corrections, with a suspended sentence, placed on 3 Years Active Probation. Additionally, he was ordered to…
Brandon Thompson Pleads Guilty
On September 11, 2018, Brandon Michael Thompson, age 30, of Harvey, Louisiana, plead guilty to the following crimes (1) three counts of Distribution of Heroin and (2) one count of Distribution of Cocaine, Under Article 893, sentencing was deferred by Judge Kevin D. Conner – With Conditions to enroll and complete the 25th JDC Drug…
Jacob Joseph Williams Pleads Guilty
On August 21, 2018, Jacob Joseph Williams, age 30, of Belle Chasse, LA, plead guilty to three counts of Obstructing a Fireman. He was sentenced under Article 893 by Judge Kevin D. Conner to a deferred sentence and placed on 3 years of Active Probation for each count of obstruction to run concurrent with each…
Deshotel Pleads Guilty to Theft
On August 21, 2018, Angel Sue Deshotel, age 41, of New Orleans, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Theft over $1,000 for cashing fraudulent checks. She was sentenced under Article 893 by Judge Kevin D. Conner to a deferred sentence and placed on 2 years of Active Probation, ordered to pay a fine of…
Maloney Sentenced to 90 Days
On August 21, 2018, Kirk Michael Maloney, Jr., age 23, of Belle Chasse, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Obstruction of Justice by Tampering with Evidence. District Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced Hunter to serve 90 days of incarceration with Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Hunter Sentenced to Ten Years
On March 15, 2016, Joshua Hunter, 27, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, plead guilty to two counts of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Heroin and Buprenorphone. District Judge Kevin Conner sentenced Hunter to enroll and the complete the 25th JDC Drug Court Program. Hunter failed to comply with the conditions of the Drug Court Program…
Bowlin Indicted by Grand Jury
A Plaquemines Parish Grand Jury returned an Indictment on August 24, 2018, against Arthur R. Bowlin, age 48, of Marrero, LA on the following charges: 3 counts of Aggravated Rape, 55 counts of Molestation of a Juvenile, and 12 counts of Sexual Battery. These alleged crimes occurred when Bowlin was an assistant gymnastics coach at…
Jason Indicted by Grand Jury
A Plaquemines Parish Grand Jury returned an Indictment on August 24, 2018, against Jonathan Jason, age 38, of Belle Chasse, LA on the following charges: 2 counts of Aggravated Rape, 1 count of Forcible Rape, 2 counts of Oral Sexual Battery, 2 counts of Cruelty to a Juvenile and 2 counts of Molestation of a…
Armond Sentenced
On August 21, 2018, Sarah Nicole Armond, age 34, of New Orleans, LA, plead guilty to one count of Distribution of Cocaine, 4 counts of Distribution of Heroin and one count of Possession of 1 gram of Cocaine. She was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 10 years with Louisiana Department of Corrections…
James Williams Sentenced
On August 21, 2018, James Harry Williams, age 51, of Port Sulphur, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Possession of 4 grams of Hydrocodone. He was under Article 893 by Judge Kevin D. Conner sentenced to a deferred sentence and placed on 1 year of Active Probation and ordered to pay a fine of…
Herman Gravolet Sentenced
On August 21, 2018, Herman Louis Gravolet, age 43, of Belle Chasse, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Violation of Protective Order – Third or Subsequent Offense. He was sentenced under Article 893 by Judge Kevin D. Conner to a deferred sentence and placed on 1 year of Active Probation followed by 2 years…
Christopher Lee Frelich, Jr. Sentenced
On August 14, 2018, Judge Kevin D. Conner revoked the probation of Christopher Lee Frelich, Jr., age 28, of Empire, LA, for the crime of Theft of $750.00 or more, but less than $5,000.00, and sentenced him to serve 3 years at hard labor at the LA Department of Corrections.
Felix A. Mackey Sentenced
On August 14, 2018, Felix Alfred Mackey, age 26, of Port Sulphur, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Possession with Intent to Distribute 10 grams of Cocaine and a second count of Possession with Intent to Distribute 5 grams of Methamphetamine. He was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 7 years at…
Leon Taylor Sentenced
On May 8, 2018, Leon Taylor, age 33, of Port Sulphur, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Cocaine). Under Article 893, sentencing was deferred by Judge Kevin D. Conner – With Conditions to Enroll and Complete the 25th JDC Drug Court Program, followed…
Lance Fortmayer
On May 15, 2018, Lance Fortmayer, age 28, of New Orleans, LA, pled guilty to the crimes of: (1) Domestic Abuse Battery 2nd Offense and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 1 year at hard labor at the LA Department Of Corrections, which was suspended, and placed on 2 years active probation…
Jeffery Espadron Sentenced
On May 23, 2018, Jeffery Espadron, Jr. pled guilty under article 893 to distribution/possession with intent to distribute a schedule II controlled dangerous substance and was sentenced to 7 years active probation and to complete the 25th JDC Drug Court program, to run concurrent with case number 17-2063.
Eric Cook Sentenced
On May 15, 2018, Eric Cook, age 55, of Belle Chasse, LA, plead guilty to the crime of Domestic Abuse Battery 2nd Offense and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 1 year at hard labor at the LA Department of Corrections, suspended with probation conditions.
Darold Sercovich Sentenced
On May 8, 2018, Darold D. Sercovich, Jr., age 48, of Belle Chasse, LA, plead guilty to the following crimes: (1) Theft over $750 under $5000, and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 5 years at hard labor at the LA Department of Corrections, suspended, placed on 3 years active probation; (2)…
Cornelius Ducro Sentenced
On May 15, 2018, Cornelius Ducro, age 29, of Port Sulphur, LA, plead guilty to the crimes of: (1) Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance(Methamphetamines) and was sentenced by Judge Kevin D. Conner to serve 8 years at hard labor at the LA Department of Corrections; (2) Possession of Schedule II…
Constanza Sentenced to 20 Years
On March 20, 2018, District Judge Kevin Conner sentenced Phillip Constanza to serve 20 years of incarceration with the Louisiana Department of Corrections after Constanza pled guilty to three counts of forcible rape.
Joseph Wood Sentenced to Life in Prison
On November 8, 2017, District Judge Michael Clement sentenced Joseph Wood to natural life in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections for the offense of aggravated rape.
Timothy Riley Sentenced for Multiple Narcotics Violations
On January 16, 2018, District Judge Kevin Conner sentenced Timothy Riley to serve five years of incarceration with the Department of Corrections for possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (cocaine), ten years of incarceration for possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin), sentenced to serve fifteen years of incarceration (three years…
Office News & Events
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…
Our Office Has Moved
We have moved locations from 102 Avenue G to our new office at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd, Building 201. The new location in the Plaquemines Parish Government Complex is the first standalone state-of the-art office of the District Attorney since a fire destroyed the original office. During the last eighteen years, a series of…
Office Closure Monday, June 8 Due to Potential Impacts of Tropical Storm Cristobal
Due to the potential for severe weather as a result of Tropical Storm Cristobal, our office will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2020 and will reopen Tuesday, June 9 for our regularly scheduled hours. Please refer to our Facebook page for updates. Also, please note that the 25th Judicial District Court will be…
2020 Red Snapper Season Opens
Louisiana’s 2020 RED SNAPPER SEASON will begin on Memorial Day Weekend and will be open on weekends (Friday – Sunday) through the summer until we hit our Louisiana quota. Holiday weekends like Memorial Day (Fri-Mon) and Labor Day (Fri-Mon, if the season is still open) will be 4 days. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission…
National Day of Prayer
Please join me on this National Day of Prayer as we lift up those we have lost to COVID-19 and their families, those that are sick, our health care workers and essential personnel, our country and state, and everyone who is in need of prayer.
National Denim Day to Promote Sexual Assault Awareness
In 1997 in Italy, an 18 year old girl was raped by her 45 year old driving instructor, who was later convicted and sentenced to jail. The perpetrator appealed the sentence and his case made it all the way to the Italian Supreme Court where the case was overturned. The instructor was released…
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week has been celebrated annually in April. It is a week long dedication that focuses on victimization, the effect victimization has on individuals, families, friends, and the community, and to promote laws, policies, and programs to help victims of crime. View message from the District Attorney about Crime Victims’…
Special Thanks to Our First Responders
We are fortunate in Plaquemines Parish to have very dedicated first responders and public employees. It is during the difficult times – as we are having now with the Covid-19 crisis, and as we have had during hurricanes and other disasters – that we see how fortunate we are to have them protecting and serving…
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Imposes Nightly Curfew Effective Immediately
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Imposes Nightly Curfew Effective Immediately OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release In coordination with the Plaquemines Parish Government, Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. and Plaquemines Parish President Kirk Lepine announces a daily parish-wide curfew will go into effect as of today, April 2, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s…
Office for Victim of Crime National Hotline Supports
The COVID-19 situation has caused all to experience situations that they have not had before. Some of it seems surreal. But these experiences are real and may require help. Below are some internet sites and telephone numbers of agencies that offer services for some of the situations that some of you may be facing. Please…
Court Dates Rescheduled
As per Judge Kevin Conner, for 25th JDC Division A: DIVISION A MARCH 2020 UPDATES: March 17, 2020 Criminal Pre-trials have been cancelled and reset to May 19, 2020 at 1:00pm. March 19, 2020 Traffic Court has been cancelled and reset to July 16, 2020 at 1:00pm. March 30, 2020 Arraignment has been cancelled and…
Plaquemines Parish Senior Citizens Day Postponed
Because the health and safety of our citizens is of the utmost importance, we are postponing our annual event until a later date as a precautionary measure in lieu of recent reports of coronavirus occurring in parts of Louisiana. This is an event that we look forward to each year and we will be sure…
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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
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…
Happy Holidays from the Office of the District Attorney
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!
American Legion Post 329 and DA Charles Ballay Partner to Bring Gifts to Children in the Parish
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…
Spreading Christmas Cheer
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…
Tis The Season
Ladies from the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office participated and provided gifts to the 25th Judicial District Clerk of Court Kim Turlich-Vaughn’s Annual Christmas Gift Drive. The staff received tags from the gift tree and donated the gifts to be presented to families in Plaquemines Parish. Pictured from left to right are Rosemary Temple, Lorene…
Support a Safer Louisiana, Please Donate to the Louisiana District Attorneys Training Foundation
#CHRISTMASSPIRIT SUPPORT YOUR FELLOW PROSECUTORS SUPPORT THE LOUISIANA JUSTICE SYSTEM SUPPORT A SAFER LOUISIANA DONATE TODAY PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING AN END-OF-THE-YEAR, TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION THIS CHRISTMAS The Louisiana District Attorneys Training Foundation (LDATF) is committed to impacting the quality of your professional life in a positive way. This holiday season, please consider supporting the LDATF…
Inter-Agency Cooperation and Training Exercise
On December 10, 2019, the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office sponsored a Basic Pistol/Revolver Safety and Skills Course for the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office. DA Investigator and Certified Firearms Instructor/Range Safety Officer John Carlton taught the Coroner’s Office Investigators gun safety rules, proper operation of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, ammunition knowledge and selection, pistol selection…
District Attorney’s Office Holds Mock Trials
This is the beginning of the 19th year of Project LEAD and the 1st year at our new courthouse in Pointe a la Hache! On December 6, 2019, District Judges Kevin Conner and Michael Clement along with retired 4th Circuit Judge Michael Kirby presided over 6 mock trials with students from Belle Chasse Middle School.…
Fraud Alert – USB Charger Scam
Please use extra caution over your holiday travels and protect your electronic devices. Criminals found using USB charging stations to install malware and steal data. See video from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on new USB charger scam.
Project LEAD Government Presentation
On October 13, 2019 the 6th grade students and teachers at Belle Chasse Middle School had the opportunity to speak with local elected officials as part of the Project LEAD annual government presentation. District Attorney, Charles Ballay welcomed the students and explained what his office does after a crime is committed. He spoke about his…
Stop Bullying Before It Starts
Last week we painted Plaquemines Pink and tackled the issue of Bullying. As a group, the students vowed to help deter Bullying and signed an anti-bullying contract. It stated: STOP BULLYING BEFORE IT STARTS. “I promise never to be a bully. I promise to tell an adult if someone bullies me or when I see…
Paint Plaquemines Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
October is breast cancer awareness month, so on Wednesday, October 23rd, Plaquemines Parish Government encouraged all parish entities, residents, and business owners to wear their “Paint Plaquemines Pink” t-shirts in support of all those affected by breast cancer and to raise funds in support of breast cancer research and treatment. Proceeds from t-shirt sales went…
Project LEAD Presentations at Belle Chasse Middle School
On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office continued its Project L.E.A.D. (Legal Enrichment and Decision making) lesson presentations at the Belle Chasse Middle School. They discussed the consequences of drinking and driving and the legal age to consume alcohol. Then they talked about peer pressure and how it can lead you…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, Domestic Violence is a reality for millions of Americans every day. According to the Centers for Disease Control, domestic violence is “abuse within the context of a current or former intimate relationship where one partner asserts power and control over the other.” It can include “physical, sexual and…
Project LEAD Fall Classes Begin
On September 25, 2019, the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney Project L.E.A.D. (Legal Enrichment And Decision making) classes began at the Belle Chasse Middle School. Educators Ms. Barrilleaux and Mrs. Taylor graciously hosted the first lessons in their sixth-grade classes. Assistant DA’s Mary Touzet and Sarah Tesvich as well as Project LEAD Coordinator Rae Riley taught…
Court House Arson Investigation Month
On August 8, 2019, led by Councilmembers Beau Black and Stuart Guey, the Plaquemines Parish Council unanimously voted “yea” and Parish President Kirk Lepine then signed a Proclamation designating August 2019 as “Court House Arson Investigation Month”. Recognized were the law enforcement personnel who successfully investigated, indicted and imprisoned the person(s) responsible for the court…
DA Receives Plaque in Appreciation of Service as LDAA President
Charles J. Ballay, District Attorney, was presented with a plaque in recognition of his outstanding service as president of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association from 2018 to 2019 at the annual LDAA conference. Pictured on the left is Pete Adams, retiring Executive Director after 43 years, and Loren Lampert on the right, new Executive Director.
Senior Citizens Day 2019
On April 11th the District Attorney, Charles Ballay, hosted his 10th Annual Senior Citizens Day in Davant at the Rev. Percy Griffin Community Center. The seniors enjoyed a day of speakers, lunch, music, prizes and vendors. We would like to thank all that contributed to make this day such a success.
Easter Baskets for Families In Need
The American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse and District Attorney Charles Ballay partnered to bring Easter Baskets to 30 children in our parish. Each year Bryan and Sheryl Ruiz volunteer to help organize and put together the baskets that will be distributed. This year’s baskets include chocolate treats, wood wind chime craft set, eggs…
Phoenix Middle, South Plaquemines Elementary & Boothville-Venice Elementary School 6th Graders Attend Presentation by Local Law Enforcement as Part of Project Lead
On March 20, 2019, 6th grade students and teachers from Phoenix Middle, South Plaquemines Elementary and Boothville-Venice Elementary Schools spoke with local elected officials about what happens when someone decides to break the law and is caught. District Attorney Charles Ballay welcomed the students and explained the role of the District Attorney’s Office in criminal…
District Attorney and Sheriff Provide Law Enforcement and Legal Training
As part of the ongoing training of law enforcement officers, on January 29th, 30th and 31st, 2019, the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office and the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office hosted the Drew & Drew training course. The speakers, Judge Harmon Drew and Ms. Jean Drew, have presented this program…
District Attorney’s Office Donates New Equipment to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
District Attorney Charles Ballay presented the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries with equipment to use in their law enforcement field work. DA Ballay said his office is constantly looking for ways to help law enforcement gather better evidence for protecting our citizens and our resources. Pictured above from left to right are Assistant District…
Project LEAD Government Presentation
As part of the Project LEAD curriculum, 6th grade students from Belle Chasse Middle School were given the opportunity to ask a panel of local officials questions about the criminal justice system. The objective was to teach students what happens when someone decides to break the law and is incarcerated. District Attorney, Charles Ballay welcomed…
Christmas Gift Drive
The American Legion Post 329 of Belle Chasse partnered with District Attorney Charles Ballay to bring Christmas gifts to over fifty children in Plaquemines Parish. Commander Rudy Sampey helped to organize the gift drive and volunteers Bryan and Sheryl Ruiz wrapped gifts that were distributed to families around the parish. The DA’s Office delivered the…
Happy Holidays
Our office will be closed for Christmas on December 24th and 25th and for New Year’s on December 31st and January 1st. Please have a safe and happy holiday.
6th Graders Get Their Day in (Mock)Court
Students from Belle Chasse Middle School learned about the judicial system by staging a mock trial as part of Project LEAD (Legal Enrichment and Decision-making), a program that began in 2000 and has continued under the supervision of District Attorney Charles Bally. It was designed to help students recognize and analyze the potential consequences of poor…
Stopping for School Buses
Be prepared to stop when: Two lanes: Vehicles traveling in both directions are required to stop when the bus’s red lights are flashing. Two lanes with center turn lane: When the highway has a center turning lane with one travel lane on each side, vehicles traveling in each direction are required to stop when the…
Public Information Announcement
August 22, 2018 Contrary to false statements made by Plaquemines Parish President Amos Cormier, III, in his News Release of August 21, 2018, the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s main office has been in Belle Chasse since the Courthouse was destroyed in 2002 and it will remain there on a permanent basis. It is located at…
2018 Project L.E.A.D.
On May 4th and May 19th, 2018, sixth grade students from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Phoenix Middle School, South Plaquemines Middle School and Boothville Middle School participated in the mock trial program as part of Project L.E.A.D. “Legal Enrichment And Decision-Making”, a program of the Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office, is designed to…
Senior Citizens Day
On April 4, 2018, District Attorney Charles J. Ballay hosted the 9th annual Plaquemines Parish Senior Citizens Day. Along with music, food, and festivities, the event also provides seniors with information about topics pertinent to their age group and aims to connect them with local agencies that provide valuable resources for seniors.