Collin Sims DA

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

Today, we honor the fathers and father figures whose guidance, strength, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of their familes and our communities.

Today, we honor the fathers and father figures whose guidance, strength, and dedication make a lasting difference in the lives of their families and our communities.

06/18/2026

Sharing Expertise to Strengthen Child Abuse Prosecutions

Today, Heather Denenea, Program Director at Hope House, and Assistant District Attorney Zachary Popovich of the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District presented at the APSAC Colloquium, the annual symposium of the Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children, held at the Sheraton New Orleans.

Their presentation, “Forensic Interviewers in the Courtroom,” focused on the effective use of forensic interviewers as expert witnesses in child sexual abuse prosecutions. By sharing best practices with professionals from across the country, they are helping strengthen the response to child abuse cases and improve outcomes for child victims.

The Office of the District Attorney is proud to partner with Hope House and other multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to protecting children, supporting victims, and pursuing justice.

06/18/2026

The Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in accordance with state law. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.

06/18/2026

The Slidell Office of the District Attorney is closed today, June 18th, due to weather conditions. All other 22nd Judicial District offices remain open.

06/17/2026

GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS: Second Conviction Secured in Bogalusa High School Shooting

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that a Washington Parish jury has found 19-year-old Hakheim Young guilty of Second Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder.

The unanimous verdict follows a rigorous seven-day trial before the Honorable Judge John A. Keller. Young, alongside co-defendant Keldric Harry (who was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year), unleashed a hail of automatic gunfire on three teenagers in the parking lot of Bogalusa High School in January 2024.

During closing arguments, ADA Gary Tromblay reminded the jury of the extreme nature of the violence: "A 14-year-old boy was gunned down, shot in the back...he didn't have a chance." ADA Jay Adair dismantled the defense's strategy in his rebuttal, urging the jury to focus strictly on the tragic facts - the young victim was struck by 9 bullets, 8 of them in the back.

"With this second conviction, the message from Washington Parish is absolute: violent criminals who terrorize our communities and devalue human life will be held fully accountable," DA Sims stated.

Our office extends its deepest gratitude to the jurors and the Bogalusa Police Department for ensuring justice was served. Young remains in custody and faces life imprisonment at his formal sentencing on July 27, 2026.

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that a Washington Parish jury has returned a guilty verdict against 19-year-old Hakheim Young of Bogalusa, Louisiana, for his role in the January 2024 shooting that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy. Following a seven-day trial held before the Honorable...

06/12/2026

☕️ Community Conversations: Protecting Our Parish

Investigator Brian Brown with the Covington Police Department, and also a member of the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District Special Victims Unit, joined community leaders and residents this morning at Parish Pulse in Bogalusa to discuss the important work being done to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Thank you to Parish Pulse, ADAPT, Inc., and everyone who attended for the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about public safety, prevention, and protecting the most vulnerable members of our community.

06/10/2026

ARREST: 22nd JDC Special Victims Unit Arrests Slidell Man Following Cyber Tip

DA Collin Sims announced the arrest of David Dansereau, 66, of Slidell, following a cybertip from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.

An investigation by the 22nd JDC Special Victims Unit Task Force - collaborating with the Covington Police Department, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) - led to the discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and evidence of animal abuse. Dansereau has been booked on 500 felony counts of Possession of CSAM (Victims Under 13) and 50 felony counts of Sexual Abuse of an Animal.

"The safety of our children is at the core of our mission," said DA Collin Sims. "If you prey on children, whether in person or behind a digital screen, we will find you, and we will hold you fully accountable under the law."

The investigation remains ongoing. Read the full press release below.

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announced that on June 9, 2026, a St. Tammany Parish man was arrested following a cybertip that led to the discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) within the 22nd Judicial District. On May 13, 2026, the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial Di...

06/10/2026

🎥 ICYMI: DA Sims Highlights Special Victims Unit on FOX 8

Take a look behind the scenes as DA Collin Sims joined FOX 8 host Liz Reyes to discuss the prosecution of child sexual abuse and exploitation cases and the work of the Office of the District Attorney's Special Victims Unit.
Protecting children and seeking justice for victims remain among the highest priorities of the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

▶️ Watch the full segment below.

https://www.fox8live.com/video/2026/06/09/efforts-catch-child-predators/

06/09/2026

Protecting Children: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Today, District Attorney J. Collin Sims joined Fox 8’s Liz Reyes to discuss cases involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children and the ongoing work of the Office of the District Attorney’s Special Victims Unit. During the interview, DA Sims highlighted the importance of parental awareness, online safety, and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors to hold offenders accountable and protect our community’s most vulnerable victims.

Watch the segment on Fox 8 by clicking the link below.