Criminal Case News

Parker Plead Guilty to Vehicular Homicide

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Reeva Parker, 38 from Buras, LA plead guilty to Vehicular Homicide, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated -Second Offense, and Possession of Alcohol Beverage in a Motor Vehicle.   Parker struck another vehicle on Highway 23 resulting in the driver suffering fatal injuries on March…

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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…

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Tran Plead Guility

Tommy Tran, age 50, from Buras, LA plead guilty December 14, 2022 to Attempted Illegal Discharge of a Firearm and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections and recommended for any and all self help programs.   The incident took place on May 24, 2022 in Buras, LA. Defendant shot his…

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Magee Sentenced to 10 Years

On January 30, 2017, Mark Magee, age 69 from Belle Chasse, was arrested for Sexual Battery and Cruelty to a Juvenile that occurred between January 2014 to December 2016.  The victim was between the age of 14 to 16 when the incidents took place.   Magee was indicted by a Grand Jury for the offenses…

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Senfles Plead Guilty to Manslaughter

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Franklin Melvin Senfles plead Guilty to Manslaughter and was sentenced to 20 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections by Judge Kevin Conner in Plaquemines Parish.   Senfles, age 22 from Gretna, was indicted for Second Degree Murder for the death of Hailey Deickman that occurred on May 18, 2021…

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Convictions and Sentencings from March 15, 2022

Dwight Anthony Capers, 32 years old, from Slidell, LA, was sentenced to 2 years in the Department of Corrections by Judge Kevin Conner for Possession of Contraband in a Penal Institute.  Inmate Capers had in his possession a cell phone in the Belle Chasse Dorm.             Shelia Eisenback, 38 years…

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Criminal Jury Trials Continue In Plaquemines Parish

The Plaquemines Parish District Court and District Attorney’s Office have had to alter their customary way of handling criminal cases due to COVID.  Despite the extra hardship it has placed on these offices, processing criminal cases continues. On January 10th felony cases were set for criminal jury trials in Division B before Judge Michael D.…

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Office News & Events

**OFFICE CLOSURE -LABOR DAY**

**OFFICE CLOSURE** The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023 in observation of Labor Day, we will reopen Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 8:30am.

Hall Found Guilty of Third Degree Rape

The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney reports that on August 25, 2023, Corinthian Hall, age 28, was found guilty by a jury of Third Degree Rape.  He was remanded to jail and a bond of $200,000 was set by Judge Michael Clement.  Sentencing is set for September 27, 2023.   On November 25, 2016, Y.R., the…

Hien Nguyen Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Rape and 2nd Degree Kidnapping of Juvenile

The Plaquemines Parish District Attorney’s Office reports that on Monday, July 30, 2023, at the start of the jury trial of, Hien Nguyen, age 45, from Buras, LA, he changed his plea to guilty of Aggravated Rape and 2nd Degree Kidnapping of a Juvenile. The case came about when a social worker at Children’s Hospital…

**OFFICE CLOSURE**

**OFFICE CLOSURE** The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, July 3, 2023 in observation of July 4th Holiday, we will reopen Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 8:30am.

**OFFICE CLOSURE**

**OFFICE CLOSURE** The District Attorney’s Office will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in observation of State Holiday of Juneteenth, we will reopen Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 8:30am.

**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,…