Author: Claire Falgoust

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

During the week of April 8 – April 12, 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: Kelly Hernandez, 12400 Hackberry Ln. Prairieville, LA, age 31, pled guilty to Battery of a Police Officer and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling. The defendant was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE

During the week of April 1 – April 5, 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: Brett Allert, 45056 Dora Rd. St. Amant, LA, age 35, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 36 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

During the week of March 25 – March 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: On October 30, 2023, an Ascension Parish Jury found 44-year-old Peggy Valentine of 42 Vatican Dr. Donaldsonville, LA, guilty of Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Home Invasion. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation….READ MORE

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