Brown sworn in as ADA 

 D.A. John Belton, Third JDA Office  STAFF REPORT 

 On May 1, 2026, Third Judicial District Attorney John Belton swore in Cary Brown as an Assistant District Attorney for Lincoln and Union Parishes. 

Brown brings 22 years of trial and prosecution experience to the position. District Attorney Belton stated, “I am proud to announce that Cary will be coming on board as an Assistant District Attorney for the Third Judicial District. Cary has built a reputation as a fair and committed prosecutor. I am certain that his ability and determination will prove to be a valuable asset to our office.” 

A native of Ruston, Brown is a proud graduate of Ruston High School. He graduated with a Criminal Justice Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi with honors and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Mississippi College. He has previously served as a prosecutor in Lincoln, Union, Claiborne, Jackson, and Bienville Parishes. Additionally, Brown has served as Instructor of Business Law at Louisiana Tech University and has maintained a private law practice in Ruston for the past twenty years. Brown currently serves as the prosecutor for the City of Ruston and was recently appointed to the Assistant District Attorney Board of Directors for the Louisiana District Attorney’s Association.