Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of May 20 – May 24, 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: Dustin Braud, 43126 Cannon Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 50, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 4 years with the…READ MORE

Belle Rose Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Illegal Firearm Possession

Tarik Dupaty of 124 Dupaty Ln. Belle Rose, LA, age 25, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2 counts). Dupaty was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding…READ MORE

During the week of May 13 – May 17, 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: Laron Lang, 1317 St. Patrick St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Illegal Use/Possession/Control of Weapons and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the…READ MORE

During the week of May 6 – May 10, 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: Anshjay Bourgeois, 13177 Melissa Heights Gonzales, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling. The defendant was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE

St. James Parish Jury Convicts Paulina Man of Simple Burglary

On May 8, 2024, a St. James Parish Jury found 32-year-old Kaleb Clement of 3661 Kenmore Dr. Paulina, LA, guilty of Simple Burglary. Clement was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and Bruce Mohon….READ MORE

St. James Man to Serve 10 Years for DWI 4th Offense

On October 5, 2023, Patrick Sheppard of 5407 Barras St. St. James, LA, age 62, pled guilty to DWI 4th Offense. Sheppard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Bruce Mohon, and presiding over this matter…READ MORE

Laplace Woman to Serve 18 Years after Smuggling Heroin into Jail

On May 7, 2024, Emily Taylor of 216 Warwick St. Laplace, LA, age 29, pled guilty to Distribution of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession or Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution….READ MORE

During the week of April 22 – April 26, 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: Eric Robinson, 1903 Debra Dr. Baker, LA, age 40, 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

Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Connection with 2016 Deadly Shooting

On April 16, 2024, Jarvis McNair of 1942 S Ringer Ave Gonzales, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Manslaughter. McNair was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was…READ MORE

During the week of April 15 – April 19, 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: Jan Avara, 15245 Palamino Lane Prairieville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 5…READ MORE

SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES