Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of March 1 – March 5, 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: Alexis Cosenza, 39333 Camp Dr. Prairieville, LA., age 20, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Reginald…READ MORE

During the week of February 22 – February 26, 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: Antonio Coleman, 11230 Nash Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 49, 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 Substance. The defendant was…READ MORE

During the week of February 15 – February 19, 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: Joseph Guidry, 18624 Broussard Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 39, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The defendant was sentenced…READ MORE

During the week of February 8 – February 12, 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: Dustin Crawford, 760 S Sammy St. Gonzales, LA., age 36, pled guilty to Attempted Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 6 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed…READ MORE

During the week of February 1 – February 5, 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: Travis Connerly, 45179 Stringer Bridge Rd. St. Amant, LA., age 34, 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 years…READ MORE

Roanoke Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession and Monetary Instrument Abuse

On February 1, 2021, Joshua Hyatt of 305 W 4th St. Roanoke, LA., age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Monetary Instrument Abuse. Hyatt was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle,…READ MORE

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

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