Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of September 7 – September 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: Lawrence Coco, 3350 Main St. Darrow, LA., age 57, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 12 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE

During the week of August 17 – August 21, 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: Thimey Brown, 5657 Hartford Ave. Baton Rouge, LA., age 39, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 8 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Tyron Johnson, 114 Oakridge Ave. Donaldsonville,…READ MORE

Pierre Part Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Various Arrests

On August 10, 2020, Jade Aucoin of 117 Substation St. Pierre Part, LA., age 28, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Simple Burglary, and Theft Valued…READ MORE

Denham Springs Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary and Theft of Automobile

On August 11, 2020, Nicholas Ordoyne of 27403 Hwy 16 Denham Springs, LA., age 33, pled guilty to Auto Burglary and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Ordoyne was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over this…READ MORE

During the week of August 10 – August 14, 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: Nicholas Ordoyne, 27403 Hwy 16 Denham Springs, LA., age 33, pled guilty to Auto Burglary and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The defendant was sentenced to 6 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE

District Attorney’s Narcotics Diversion Program

District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of eight 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

During the week of August 3 – August 7, 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: David Bennett, 208 Bourg St. Donaldsonville, LA., age 36, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Resisting an Officer, Theft Valued at Less than $1,000, and Disturbing the Peace. The defendant was sentenced to…READ MORE

During the week of July 13 – July 17, 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: David Meche, 113 Landry St. Donalsonville, LA., age 40, pled guilty to Failure to Register and Notify as a Sex Offender or Child Predator. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE

During the week of July 6 – July 10, 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: Xavier Frazier, 611 Second St. Donaldsonville, LA., age 32, pled Guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE

During the week of June 22 – June 26, 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: Jeremy Melancon, 44407 Melancon St. Sorrento, LA., age 46, pled guilty to Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE

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