Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of September 27 – October 1, 2021, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Jalian Brown, 38546 Darville Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 24, pled guilty to Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and…READ MORE

Geismar Man Pleads Guilty to Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender

On September 20, 2021, Jerome Johnson of 11295 Emerson Rd. Geismar, LA, age 51, pled guilty to Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender or Child Predator. Johnson was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE

Napoleonville Man to Serve 8 Years for Marijuana and Meth Distribution

On September 20, 2021, Andrew Scott of 126 Jacobs St. Napoleonville, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Distribution of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Scott…READ MORE

During the week of September 20 – September 24, 2021, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Kirkpatrick Morrison, 39124 West Lane Prairieville, LA, age 27, pled guilty to Manslaughter and was sentenced to 35 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Lauren Donaldson, 39124 West Lane Prairieville, LA, age…READ MORE

During the week of September 13 – September 17, 2021, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Jeremy Saltzman, 14325 Harry Savoy Rd. St. Amant, LA, age 25, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery of a Pregnant Victim and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Ten Defendants

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of ten adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program on September 9, 2021. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion…READ MORE

During the week of September 6 – September 10, 2021, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Frederick Holmes, 44604 Braud St. Sorrento, LA, age 49, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 6 months with the…READ MORE

During the week of July 12 – July 16, 2021, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James.

Ascension Parish: Calvin Blake, 26 Oakridge Rd. Natchez, MS., age 28, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Brittany…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Found Guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

On July 15, 2021, an Ascension Parish jury found 34-year-old James Batiste of 16117 Monica Rd. Prairieville, LA., guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Batiste was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over this matter is…READ MORE

During the week of July 5 – July 9, 2021, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption, and St. James

Ascension Parish: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Madison Gonteski, 140 Mill Rd. Patterson, LA., age 22, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

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