Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office

06/12/2026

Read about some of the cases prosecuted by our assistant district attorneys this week, including Tomas Juan Cruz, 55, convicted of s*xually battering a 3 1/2-year-old child more than 15 years ago and Charles Wilson, a 60-year-old Harvey man sentenced to 145 years in prison for his conviction of molesting a 12-year-old child.

June 12, 2026 Week in Review: Heavy prison sentences, guilty verdicts handed down Here’s a look at happenings in Jefferson Parish’s 24th Judicial District Court this week.   Tomas Juan Cruz guilty of s*xually abusing a child A Jefferson Parish jury on Thursday evening (June 11) found Tomas Juan...

05/27/2026

Convicted of videorecording himself s*xually abusing a 12-year-old child, Michael Pampas, 31, was sentenced today to life in prison for his conviction of first-degree r**e. “I must say, to be subjected to watch the video that you made was particularly disturbing for me,” Judge Nancy Miller told Pampas.

May 27, 2026 Michael Pampas sentenced to life in prison for ra**ng 12-year-old child A Jefferson Parish judge on Wednesday (May 27) sentenced Michael Pampas to life in prison for his conviction of ra**ng a 12-year-old he contacted using a social media app before eventually videorecording himself as....

05/22/2026

Jefferson Parish juries returned with guilty verdicts in two, unrelated child s*xual abuse cases, including the case against Michael Pampas, 31, who r**ed a 12-year-old and recorded it on a social media app. Click below to read about it.

May 22, 2026 Juries return guilty verdicts in two child s*x abuse cases Jefferson Parish juries returned with guilty verdicts this week in unrelated child s*xual abuse cases. Michael Pampas On Thursday (May 21), Michael Pampas, 31, of Harvey, was convicted as charged of first-degree r**e of a juveni...

05/21/2026

Our offices closed at 3 p.m., on Friday, in advance of the Memorial Day weekend. We will reopen as scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

05/08/2026

Just hours after his grandfather called 911 to report he had stolen cash, Jarrell Jones brutally stabbed the 70-year-old man and his 60-year-old friend to death in their Marrero home. Between them, the victims suffered 68 stab wounds.

“The evidence in this case shows that he brutally and mercilessly attacked two old men in their home because he was mad that he was caught taking money,” Assistant District Attorney Zach Grate told jurors in closing argument Thursday. “That’s what their lives meant to him.”

A jury on Thursday found Jones, 37, guilty of two counts of first-degree murder. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

A Jefferson Parish jury on Thursday evening (May 6) found Jarrell Jones guilty of fatally stabbing his grandfather and another man in their Marrero home before setting the residence on fire. Jones, 37, is guilty of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his grandfather Larry Brown, 70, a...

05/07/2026

Terry Reed, 66, a pastor who ministered from his North Marlin Court residence in Terrytown, mentored the teenaged boys who had troubled home lives. He allowed them to move in with him and used bible verses and scripture to manipulate, normalize and justify his s*xual behavior with them. “He has preyed on these very, very troubled boys who don’t have a father figure in their lives,” Assistant District Attorney James Wascom told jurors in closing argument Wednesday. A jury deliberated less than an hour Wednesday in finding him guilty of r**e and molestation charges. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

A Jefferson Parish jury deliberated less than an hour on Wednesday (May 6) in finding Terrytown pastor and convicted s*x offender Terry Reed guilty of s*xually abusing two young teens. Reed, 66, is guilty as charged of two counts of third-degree r**e and two counts of molestation of a juvenile, juro...

05/06/2026

After 18 years of dedicated service to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, we celebrate the retirement of Ramona “Mona” Klegseth -- an incredible clerk whose hard work, professionalism, and commitment have made a lasting impact.

For nearly two decades, she has been the steady force behind the scenes — keeping things running smoothly, supporting her colleagues, and serving our community with integrity and care. Her attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond will truly be missed. Thank you for your years of service, your loyalty, and the countless contributions you’ve made, Mona!

05/01/2026

Holiver Figueroa, 38, formerly of Gretna, was sentenced Friday (May 1) to life plus 166 years in prison for his conviction of s*xually abusing a child over a 6-year period, beginning when the child was aged 9. "If I could give you more years, I would give you more years," Judge Donald "Chick" Foret told Figueroa during the sentencing hearing.

04/30/2026

Jamal Harris was convicted Wednesday of murdering a Marrero woman and her father, after the woman he met through a dating app wasn't impressed with his looks. “He executed two innocent people because he got his feelings hurt that he isn’t s*xy,” Assistant District Attorney Taylor Somerville said in closing argument. Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

A Jefferson Parish judge on Wednesday (April 29) found Jamal Harris guilty of murdering a Marrero woman and her father after her dating app meeting turned bad. Harris, 41, who also used the name Jarmaal Harris, is guilty as charge of two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Jessica Troull...

04/25/2026

We focused on domestic violence during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2026 by wearing purple.