Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of March 7 – March 11, 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: Kenneth Gros, 12547 Hidden Ridge Waker, LA, age 54, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years with the…READ MORE

During the week of February 21 – February 25, 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: Tyrel Jimerson, 11027 Stevenson Rd. Geismar, LA, age 27, pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery (2 counts) and was sentenced to 20 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. It was…READ MORE

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Connection with 2018 Ascension Robbery

On October 15, 2021, 31-year-old Joshua Sorina of 1434 Teche St. New Orleans, LA, was found guilty by an Ascension Parish Jury of 1st Degree Robbery (4 counts). Sorina was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney…READ MORE

During the week of February 14 – February 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: William Barker, 14409 Whispering Oaks Dr. Gonzales, LA, age 35, pled guilty to Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Mark Owens, 17462…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Three Defendants

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of three adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program on February 10, 2022. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion…READ MORE

During the week of February 7 – February 11, 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: Michael McBride, 415 E Caldwell St. Gonzales, LA, age 34, 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

During the week of January 24 – January 28, 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: Darryl Gross, 12394 Cleo Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 57, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced…READ MORE

Paincourtville Man to Serve 23 Years Pursuant to Rape Plea

On January 26, 2022, Dequan Stewart of 164 Hwy 403 Paincourtville, LA, age 21, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Rape. Stewart was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over this matter was…READ MORE

Paulina Man Found Guilty of Battery of a Police Officer

On January 26, 2022, a St. James Parish Jury found 40-year-old Justin Stout of 3395 Tupelo Lane Paulina, LA guilty of Battery of a Police Officer with Injury. Stout was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney…READ MORE

During the week of January 17 – January 21, 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: Terrell Converse, 36598 Pookie Lane Prairieville, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. The…READ MORE

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