Ascension Parish:  On August 26, 2025, Markeith Martin of 5711 Count Ln. New Orleans, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Sentencing was deferred to a later date. On January 13, 2026, the defendant was sentenced to…READ MORE

          On August 11, 2025, Brent Louque of 2159 Levy Gaudet St. Paulina, LA, age 45, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a…READ MORE

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

Ascension Parish: Tyrek Johnson, Gonzales, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Illegal Carrying of Weapons (2 counts), Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 10…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  On May 19, 2025. Joshua Cannon of 136 7th Nederland, TX, age 36, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide and DWI 3rd Offense. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. On December 15, 2025, the…READ MORE

    Ascension Parish:  James Green, Donaldsonville, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner and Battery of a Dating Partner. The defendant was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Danican Jackson, 1031 Lexington Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 22, pled guilty to Distribution, Manufacture, or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE

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

Ascension Parish:  Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week.  Assumption Parish:  Cassandra Pitre, 148 B&L St. Napoleonville, LA, age 36, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE

          On April 21, 2025, Raymond Welch of 18665 Ducros Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 74, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (10 counts). Welch was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding…READ MORE