Author: Claire Falgoust

Gonzales Man to Serve 20 Years for Illegal Drug Possession

Last week, Conrad Rousseau of 14137 Mire Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts) and Possession with Intent to Distribute…READ MORE

During the week of June 9 – June 13, 2025, 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: Conrad Rousseau, 14137 Mire Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2…READ MORE

Vacherie Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine and Fentanyl Possession

On Monday, Tajuan Lemar of 1161 Old Vacherie St. Vacherie, LA, age 51, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts). Lemar was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE

During the week of June 2 – June 6, 2025, 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: Assumption Parish had no court news to report this week. St. James Parish: Ashley Montz, 550 Garyville Northern St. Garyville, LA, age 43, pled guilty to…READ MORE

Vacherie Man Sentenced to Life in Connection with 2021 Deadly Shooting

On April 11, 2025, a St. James Parish Jury found 22-year-old Maurice Honor Jr. of 22777 Kilmer St. Vacherie, LA, guilty of 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and Attempted Armed Robbery. Honor was…READ MORE

Gramercy Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Gun Possession

On June 3, 2025, Justin Steward of 222 N Mobile Lane Gramercy, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Steward was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam…READ MORE

Baton Rouge Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Possession

On February 24, 2025, Rayshawn Rogers of 1659 Blanchy Ct. Baton Rouge, LA, age 24, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Rogers was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig,…READ MORE

During the week of May 26 – May 30, 2025, 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: Diamond Percy, 5905 Carpenter Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 28, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE

During the week of May 19 – May 23, 2025, 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: Joshua Cannon, 136 7th Nederland, TX, age 36, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide and DWI 3rd Offense. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. Robert Carson, 16098 Bluff Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 37, pled…READ MORE

Maurepas Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession

Last week, Stephen James of 23455 Crane St. Maurepas, LA, age 48, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Simple Burglary. James was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and…READ MORE

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