Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of December 2 – December 6, 2024, 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: Kaleb Boudreaux, 13250 Roddy Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 29, pled guilty to Simple Burglary, Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Conspiracy to Commit Simple Escape….READ MORE

Lutcher Man to Serve 12 Years for Illegal Gun Possession

On December 3, 2024, Maurice Stewart of 2542 East Lebray St. Lutcher, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Unlawful Handling of a Machine Gun. Stewart was…READ MORE

During the week of November 25 – November 29, 2024, 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 had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Gerrel Talbert, 120 Jerome Ct. Napoleonville, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted…READ MORE

During the week of November 18 – November 22, 2024, 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: Louis Walker, 18792 Hwy 22 Maurepas, LA, age 22, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 3…READ MORE

Thibodaux Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Death of Inmate

On November 12, 2024, Ronald Washington Jr. of 324 Half Oak Dr. Thibodaux, LA, age 28, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Washington was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter was…READ MORE

Mississippi Man Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse Involving Child Endangerment

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

Prosecution of Cane Row Truck Stop Robbery Suspects Completed

On September 29, 2022, Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Cane Row Truck Stop and Casino in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival deputies cleared the building and escorted witnesses and victims to…READ MORE

During the week of November 11 – November 15, 2024, 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: Brittney Brown, 1930 Rhodes Ave Baton Rouge, LA, age 36, 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…READ MORE

Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Gun and Drug Possession

On November 4, 2024, Justin Steward of W 9th St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2…READ MORE

During the week of November 4 – November 8, 2024, 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: Devin Dixon, 14146 Martin Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery 3rd Offense, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The defendant was sentenced…READ MORE

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