Deputies Seek Louisiana Man Who Dumped Bleach on Woman’s Face

Deputies in Louisiana are searching for a man who allegedly poured acid and bleach on a woman’s face during a domestic dispute.

James Ballard, 35, in wanted for aggravated battery, domestic abuse battery/child endangerment, protective order violation, false imprisonment, and nine counts of failure to appear, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators said the unidentified woman had chemical burns on her face, major bruising to her body, a punctured lung, and a ruptured eardrum.

Tangipahoa Parish authorities ask for anyone with information regarding Ballard’s whereabouts to call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245, or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com.

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[Featured image: James Ballard/Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office]