Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of March 24 – March 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: Sherwin Pugh, 4718 Tigerland Ave. Baton Rouge, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Simple Burglary, Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The defendant was sentenced…READ MORE

During the week of March 17 – March 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: Kevin Melancon, 508 E Verna St. Gonzales, LA, age 70, pled guilty to DWI 3rd Offense and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

Trio Found Guilty in Connection with 2022 Deadly Donaldsonville Shooting

On Friday evening, an Ascension Parish Jury found three defendants guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property in connection with a 2022 shooting which claimed the…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Four Defendants

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

During the week of March 10 – March 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: Danny Bowlin, 40228 Ronda Ave. Prairieville, LA, age 35, pled guilty to Negligent Injuring and was sentenced to 6 months in the Parish Prison, to be suspended, and placed on 12 months unsupervised probation. Thommisha Travis, 1214 S…READ MORE

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

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