Author: Claire Falgoust

Assumption Parish Man Indicted in Connection with 2020 Deadly Shooting

On February 3, 2021, an Assumption Parish Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on Shontun Joseph of 160 A Freetown Lane Belle Rose, LA., age 19, on the charges of 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder,…READ MORE

During the week of January 25 – January 29, 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: Garland Cottingham, 12409 Alex Kling Rd. Geismar, LA., age 39, pled guilty to Stalking and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Seth Martin, 14167 Anna Rd. Gonzales, LA.,…READ MORE

During the week of January 18 – January 22, 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: Demeco Curry, 917 S Carlos Dr. Gonzales, LA., age 19, 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…READ MORE

During the week of January 11 – January 15, 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: Brandon Lombard, 42290 Black Bayou Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 27, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served….READ MORE

During the week of January 4 – January 8, 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: Jacee James, 39366 Hwy 621 Gonzales, LA., age 29, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Simple Battery. The defendant was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit…READ MORE

During the week of December 14 – December 18, 2020, 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: Assumption Parish had no court news to report this week. St. James Parish: On October 26, 2020, Kendell Prembrook of 1705 Virginia Colony Ave. LaPlace, LA.,…READ MORE

During the week of December 7 – December 11, 2020, 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: Chance Johnson, 508 Canal St. Napoleonville, LA., age 41, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 3 years…READ MORE

Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary and Illegal Possession of Firearms

On November 16, 2020, Adam Blackwell of 37216 White Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 29, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (10 counts) and Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling. Blackwell was prosecuted by Assistant…READ MORE

During the week of November 9 – November 13, 2020, 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: Tamara Bourgeois, 12177 JC Rd. St. Amant, LA., age 57, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Six Defendants

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of six adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program which was implemented in 2019…READ MORE

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