Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of September 13 – September 17, 2021, 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: Jeremy Saltzman, 14325 Harry Savoy Rd. St. Amant, LA, age 25, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery of a Pregnant Victim and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Ten Defendants

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of ten adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program on September 9, 2021. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion…READ MORE

During the week of September 6 – September 10, 2021, 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: Frederick Holmes, 44604 Braud St. Sorrento, LA, age 49, 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 6 months with the…READ MORE

During the week of July 12 – July 16, 2021, 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: Calvin Blake, 26 Oakridge Rd. Natchez, MS., age 28, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Brittany…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Found Guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

On July 15, 2021, an Ascension Parish jury found 34-year-old James Batiste of 16117 Monica Rd. Prairieville, LA., guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Batiste was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over this matter is…READ MORE

During the week of July 5 – July 9, 2021, 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: Madison Gonteski, 140 Mill Rd. Patterson, LA., age 22, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

Paincourtville Man to Serve 15 Years for Illegal Drug Possession

On July 1, 2021, Joshua Worley of 101 Williams St. Paincourtville, LA., age 33, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous…READ MORE

During the week of June 28 – July 2, 2021, 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: Brayden Marchand, 41514 Pertuis Acres Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 22, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 12 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

During the week of June 21 – June 25, 2021, 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: Chris LeBlanc, 10176 Golden Gate St. Convent, LA., age 47, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Domestic Abuse Battery. The defendant was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit…READ MORE

Thibodaux Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles

On last week, John Charlet of 963 Hwy 20 Thibodaux, LA., age 78, pled guilty to Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (3 counts). Charlet was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the…READ MORE

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