Former St. Bernard Parish President and former Sheriff’s Office employee David Peralta found dead at his home

Former St. Bernard Parish President and former Sheriff’s Office employee David Peralta has died, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

On June 12 shortly before 11 a.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call about a man who had been found by a relative to be cold and unconscious inside his home in the 4400 block of Newport Street in Meraux.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they identified the man to be Peralta, 64, who was pronounced dead.

Sheriff Pohlmann said no foul play is suspected and Peralta’s death appears to be from natural causes.

Sheriff Pohlmann said he is saddened by Peralta’s passing.

“Dave worked for us at the Sheriff’s Office for a number of years, and he will be missed,” the Sheriff said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends during this difficult time.”

The Sheriff asks for members of the news media and community to respect the Peralta family’s privacy as the grieve.