Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of January 2 – January 6, 2022, 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: Korina Heal, 326 W Caroline St. Gonzales, LA., age 37, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 12 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

Norco Man Pleads Guilty to 1st Degree Murder in Ascension Parish Following 2019 Killing Spree

On January 11, 2023, 25-year-old Dakota Theriot of 35 Good Hope St. Norco, LA., pled guilty to two counts of First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting death of his parents, Keith and Elizabeth…READ MORE

Geismar Man Sentenced to 40 Years on Manslaughter Charge in Connection with 2018 Deadly Shooting

On August 10, 2022, 39-year-old Cedric Emerson of 6345 Hwy 73 Geismar, LA, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Emerson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge…READ MORE

During the week of December 12 – December 16, 2022, 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: Jacob Bourg, 339 East 2nd Larose, LA., age 35, pled guilty to DWI 4th Offense and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. David Foreman, 12187 Hwy 73 Geismar,…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Eight Defendants

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of eight adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the…READ MORE

During the week of December 5 – December 9, 2022, 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: Brooklyn Lebeau, 1301 Hwy 402 Napoleonville, LA., age 23, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 36…READ MORE

During the week of November 28 – December 2, 2022, 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: Elven Johnson, 4258 Hwy 90 East Des Allemonds, LA., age 42, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to…READ MORE

During the week of November 14 – November 18, 2022, 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: Byron Buie, 18482 Manchac Point Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 66, pled guilty to Aggravated Assault and Illegal Use of Weapons. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

Vacherie Man to Serve 15 Years in Connection with 2020 Shooting

On June 13, 2022, Jaylon Braxton of 1877 Middle Lane Vacherie, LA., age 24, pled guilty to Attempted Manslaughter and Illegal Use of Weapons. Braxton was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over…READ MORE

Gramercy Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Connection with 2019 Deadly Shooting

On August 30, 2022, 30-year-old Quannae Clark of 502 N Ezidore St. Gramercy, LA, pled guilty to Manslaughter in connection with the 2019 shooting death of 22-year-old Destin Smith also of Gramercy. This guilty…READ MORE

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