Ascension Parish: Roberto Escobar, 10732 S Mall Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Felony Issuing Worthless Checks and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE

          This afternoon, 55-year-old Joseph Gilchrist Sr. of Bayou L’Ourse, LA, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Gilchrist was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter is the Honorable Judge John Smith. This guilty plea was taken…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Kendell Gray, Houston, TX, age 36, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 24 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and…READ MORE

         On January 7, 2026, 35-year-old Franklin Darville III of Prairieville, LA, pled guilty as charged to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, and Possession with…READ MORE

         On September 17, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 47-year-old Hasan Henderson of 304 Mulberry St. Donaldsonville, LA guilty of Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Fentanyl. Henderson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Charles “Chuck”…READ MORE

        District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of four adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program this week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Vonzell Batiste, 306 Claiborne St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession or Introduction of Contraband Upon the Grounds of any State Correctional Institution and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE

          On Tuesday, a St. James Parish Jury found 56-year-old Michael Kenard of 2195 Railroad St. Lutcher, LA, guilty of Failure to Notify Law Enforcement (Sex Offender Violation). Kenard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam…READ MORE

        On Wednesday, a St. James Parish Jury found 47-year-old Kendall Johnson of 226 East 14th St. Gramercy, LA, guilty of Forcible Rape. Johnson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and Lana Chaney. Presiding over…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Reginald Bell, 7112 Moran Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 55, pled guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer and Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000. The defendant was sentenced to 6 years with the Louisiana…READ MORE