Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of October 28 – November 1, 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: Sebastian Winiger, 1404 W 5th Alexandria, LA, age 22, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Robbery and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on…READ MORE

Baker Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Ascension Parish Restaurant Robbery

On last week, Kevin Johnson of 12919 Driftwood Dr. Baker, LA, age 56, pled guilty to Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Johnson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Robbery of St. Amant Business

On last week, Joshua Trahan of 44456 Lakewood Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Simple Robbery. Trahan was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over this matter was the…READ MORE

During the week of October 21 – October 25, 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: Patrick Beard, 2201 Silverstone Ave Port Allen, LA, age 28, pled guilty to Disarming a Peace Officer and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, deferred, and placed on…READ MORE

During the week of October 14 – October 18, 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: Katrina Butler, 5907 Silverleaf Ave. Baton Rouge, LA, age 43, 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…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Battery

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

During the week of October 7 – October 11, 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: Henry Delmore, 2824 S Burnside Ave Gonzales, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2 counts), Conspiracy to Commit Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Conspiracy…READ MORE

Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2023 Fatal Assumption Parish Crash

On October 7, 2024, Kendal Dollar of 284 Union Rd. 823 Strong, AR, age 39, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide and 3rd Degree Feticide. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with…READ MORE

Alexandria Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2018 Ascension Armed Robbery

On September 24, 2024, Desean Landry of 5444 Mansour Ave Alexandria, LA, age 36, pled guilty to Armed Robbery. Landry is the second of two defendants convicted in connection with a 2018 Ascension robbery of…READ MORE

During the week of September 23 – September 27, 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: Jose Ortiz, 434 W 12th San Juan, TX, age 39, pled guilty to Second Degree Battery. Sentencing is set for October 24, 2024. Juan Madera Ortiz Sr., 507 Wildwood Dr. Sorrento, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Attempted…READ MORE

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