Left to right, Shane Bourgeois, 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office; Laura Enfinger, 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office; Crystal Maples, 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office; Cindy Savoy, representative from MADD; Rickie Collins, 20th Judicial District Attorney's Office
 
MADD SPEAKER SPEAKS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

The East Feliciana Parish Drug Awareness counsel in conjunction with the Office of the District Attorney, Samuel C. D’Aquilla, on April 16, 2008, were fortunate to have  Ms. Cindy Savoy, a representative from Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), speak to the high school student body  of Silliman Institute, Jackson  and Clinton  about  the consequences of drinking and driving.  Ms. Savoy addressed all students and left them with the phrase; “I’m not going to tell you not to drink and drive, I am telling you not to drink at all, and it is against the law for underage drinking.”  Prom and Graduation are special events to be remembered and drugs and alcohol will hinder a person’s ability to properly enjoy these precious moments.
District Attorney D’Aquilla also encourages all students and adults to think before they drink.  One lapse in judgment can have lifelong consequences.  You are in control of your actions and can be held accountable for these actions.   The wrecked vehicles at the entrance of each area high school serves as a reminder that alcohol and driving do not go well together.  Please be safe and enjoy the remainder of this school year and the summer.

 

Front row, left to right
District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla, Member of East Feliciana Drug Awareness Council; Ernestine Gordon, Teacher at Clinton High School; Mary Anne Newman, Member of East Feliciana Drug Awareness Council; Marcy Robinson, 20th Judicial District Attorney’s Officer; Crystal Maples, Member of East Feliciana Drug Awareness Council and 20th Judicial District Attorney’s Office; 
Back row, left to right
Shane Bourgeois, Member of East Feliciana Drug Awareness Council and 20th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Baton Rouge City Chief of Police Jeff Leduff; Rickie Collins,  20th Judicial District Attorney’s Office

BATON ROUGE POLICE CHIEF JEFF LEDUFF VISITS AREA SCHOOLS

Baton Rouge City Chief of Police Jeff Leduff visited Clinton and
Jackson High Schools on April 2, 2008. Chief Leduff spoke to the middle and
high school students detailing his experiences as a police officer and his
journey to becoming the Baton Rouge City Chief of Police. He offered the
students words of encouragement and challenged them to concentrate and never
loose focus on their life goals. Chief Leduff is a very passionate and
motivated speaker capturing the attention of all who attended. It was a
great pleasure and privilege to have Chief Jeff Leduff visit and speak to our
school system.

 

 

District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla performed his Kid Id Program at  Jackson Elementary School for students in the 4th and 5th grades.  These students are going to Washington D.C. in March.  Each student had their photograph and fingerprints taken in order to make a laminated identification card.
Mr. D'Aquilla hopes the students have a fun and safe trip.

 

 

CHANGE OF PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

On December 1, 2007 the East Feliciana Parish District Attorney=s Office temporarily moved from 12220 St. Helena Street, Clinton, Louisiana to 11312 Spring Street, Clinton, Louisiana.  This temporarily relocation is due to the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse renovations.

 

D.A.s Office provide seniors with information concerning identity theft

James Piker, Special Assistant District Attorney gives Identity Theft Presentation to our local seniors, Frieda Whitfield, Richard Perkins, Mary Hilliard, Naomi Dotson, Pearl Polk, Florence Woodall and Mary W. Ford.

District Attorney, Sam D’Aquilla and his staff of the 20th Judicial District provided information concerning how to avoid identity theft for the area senior citizens.

District Attorney D’Aquilla states that identity theft is a growing problem that can lead to devastating losses of privacy and security to our citizens.

Information was provided, materials were distributed, and questions were answered on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

Annual Credit Report Request Forms are available at the District Attorney’s Office or at your local Council on Aging Office.  These forms allow an individual to obtain a free annual copy of their credit report.  The public is encouraged to utilize this free service.

If you would like more information on Identity Theft, please call the District Attorney’s Office at 635-4612 or 683-8563.

 

DA SPONSORS KID ID PROGRAM

District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla sponsored a Kid Id Program at Clinton Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Slaughter Elementary and Silliman Institute.  Each Pre-K and Kindergarten student at these schools had their photograph and fingerprints taken in order to make a laminated identification card for the parent.  The program is designed in case a child becomes lost or missing, the parent would have all necessary information on the identification card to assist law enforcement to locate the child.  In times of crisis, trying to recall information about a child is difficult and adds to the stress of the situation.
Mr. D'Aquilla and his staff would like to thank each of the schools for their concern and participation in this program.

 

 

DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE PARTICIPATES
IN
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

Take Back the Night is an international tradition with marches and rallies occurring around the world since 1976. That year, in Belgium, women attending the International Tribunal on Crimes Against Women marched together in solidarity, holding candles to protest the ways in which violence permeates the lives of women worldwide.  In 1978, the anti-rape movement joined together thousands of women in San Francisco to "Take Back The Night" from violence against women.  Since then, similar events featuring a speak out of survivors of abuse and a march to raise awareness have taken place in cities across the country.  By marching in unity on this night, we extract rape, battery, incest and sexual harassment from the home and workplace to the street, making this "private" issue a public one. 

 

DISTRICT ATTORNEY SPONSORS HUNTER EDUCATION

Instructor, Robert Sanders assisting Cade Maples
with shooting.

A hunter's safety course took place Sept. 29th and 30th in Clinton, La. Twentieth Judicial District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla sponsored the course, instructed by Shane Bourgeois, Ken Spoto, Robert Sanders, Betsy Jones and with the help from Wildlife and Fisheries Sergeant Ronnie Englehard, Senior Agent William Roberts, and Agent Randy Lanoue.
Act 149 of the 1984 Louisiana Legislature enacted a mandatory education requirement for anyone born on or after September 1, 1969.  All young hunters must successfully complete the course prior to purchasing a hunting license.  Old hunters who plan to hunt out of state should check the state regulation where they plan to hunt.  All 50 states now require some form of mandatory hunter education certificate prior to issuing a  license.
Mr. D'Aquilla would  like to thank the Healing Place Church for providing lunch for all participants.
Forty-eight people participated and successfully passed the course.

 

District Attorney, Sam D’Aquilla teaches his students how
to hold a rifle.

 

A hunter’s safety course took place Sept. 29th and 30th in St. Francisville, La. at the United Methodist Church.
Twentieth Judicial District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla and his staff instructed and sponsored the course with the help from Senior Agent Chad Mezina and Sergeant Ronnie Englehard from Wildlife and Fisheries.
Act 149 of the 1984 Louisiana Legislature enacted a mandatory education requirement for anyone born on or after September 1, 1969.  All hunters must successfully complete the course prior to purchasing a hunting license.   Hunters who plan to hunt out of state should check the state regulation where they plan to hunt.  All 50 states now require some form of mandatory hunter education certificate prior to issuing a  license.
Mr. D’Aquilla would also like to give many thanks to the following sponsors who made this course a great success. Healing Place Church, Hill Country Sporting and Pawn, St.  Francisville IGA, Goulette Ice. Co. and the United Methodist Church.
Thirty-nine people participated and successfully passed the course.

 

 

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