Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of March 3 – March 7, 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: Lawrence Dorsey, 134 Alvin St. Napoleonville, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Battery in Connection with Sexual Assault Investigation

On last week, Zachary Hendricks of 41060 Merritt Evans Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 31, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Battery (3 counts). Hendricks was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Brant Mayer, and presiding over…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Sexual Assault of a Juvenile

On last week, Jose Martinez of 39143 Country Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Aggravated Crimes Against Nature (4 counts). Martinez was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Phil Maples and Brant Mayer. Presiding…READ MORE

During the week of February 24 – February 28, 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: Laurel Beckford, 833 E 227th Bronx, NY, age 23, pled guilty to Theft Valued Over $25,000 and Theft Valued at $5,000 or More, but Less than $25,000 (3 counts). The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the…READ MORE

Prairieville Man to Serve 25 Years in Connection with 2021 Stabbing

On November 22, 2024, an Ascension Parish Jury found 40-year-old Blain Scott of 18094 Conthia St. Prairieville, LA, guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. This guilty verdict stemmed from a 2021 stabbing at a…READ MORE

Vacherie Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Illegal Drug and Gun Possession

On November 13, 2024, Maurice Collins of 1110 Collins St. Vacherie, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Distribution, Manufacture, or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts), Possession of…READ MORE

During the week of February 17 – February 21, 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: Alfred Aultman, 417 W Minor St. Gonzales, LA, age 60, pled guilty to Distribution, Manufacture, or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts) and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana…READ MORE

During the week of February 10 – February 14, 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: Kyle Boutwell, 4720 Thomas Rd. Baton Rouge, LA, age 39, pled guilty to Theft of a Motor Vehicle and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE

Mississippi Man Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse Involving Child Endangerment Sentenced to 40 Years as Habitual Offender

On November 13, 2024, a St. James Parish Jury found 37-year-old Derrick Branch A.K.A. Dedrick Branch of 150 Woodway Dr. Jackson, MS, guilty of Domestic Abuse Battery Involving Child Endangerment. Branch was prosecuted by Assistant…READ MORE

During the week of February 3 – February 7, 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: Aresia Henderson, 6125 Celestan St. St. James, LA, age 64, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE

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