Ascension Parish:  Adria Corio, 9987 Spur Rd. Denham Springs, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000. The defendant was sentenced to 7 years with the Louisiana Department of…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 which…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Eric Fowler, 39096 Prairie North Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

Gonzales, LA – District Attorney Ricky Babin today announced that Matthew Mire, the individual responsible for the 2021 ambush killing of Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Adam Gaubert, has entered into a plea agreement in connection with a violent, multi-parish…READ MORE

          On July 2, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part, LA, guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (3 counts). Leonard was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Clayton James, 44258 George St. Sorrento, LA, age 38, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE

            On June 26, 2025, a St. James Parish jury found 36-year-old Carlos Washington of 6250 Convent Station Lane Convent, LA. guilty as charged of  2nd Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Possession of a…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Malik Fowler, 912 S Abe Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation.  Troy Mcallister, 30472 Joann St. Walker, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Theft…READ MORE

     Last week, Malik Fowler of 912 S Abe Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Fowler was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This…READ MORE

          On October 23, 2024, 54-year-old Wade Joseph Melancon of 39421 Richardson Rd. Prairieville, LA, was found guilty of Aggravated Battery by an Ascension Parish jury. Melancon was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and…READ MORE