Author: Claire Falgoust

Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with String of Carwash Burglaries

On March 9, 2020, Gene McCauley of 37225 Charlotte Ave. Prairieville, LA., age 41, pled guilty to Simple Burglary (6 counts). McCauley was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge…READ MORE

During the week of March 2 – March 6, 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: Darvin Mumphrey, 3071 Robinson Lane Donaldsonville, LA., age 35, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I 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 February 24 – February 28, 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: Tremone Wells, 1725 Hendee St. New Orleans, LA., age 22, pled guilty to Theft of Identity and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE

Vacherie Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Gun Possession after Sustaining Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

On February 20, 2020, Kendrick Armant of 2153 LA 18 Vacherie, LA., age 23, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Armant was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter…READ MORE

During the week of February 17 – February 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: James Taylor, LA., age 43, pled guilty to Theft of a Motor Vehicle and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Corey Walker, 39491 Madison Ave. Prairieville, LA., age…READ MORE

Dutchtown Middle School Students Participate in Mock Trial

Last week, 6th grade students from Dutchtown Middle School attended a field trip at the Ascension Parish Courthouse. Judge Jason Verdigets, Assistant District Attorney Steven Tureau, Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Dupaty, as well as representatives of the Ascension Parish…READ MORE

During the week of February 3 – February 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: Carlos Delatorre, 16731 Stephanie Ave. Baton Rouge, LA., age 29, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of Marijuana. The defendant…READ MORE

Lutcher Man to Serve 45 Years in Connection with Habitual Offender Bill Following Manslaughter Conviction

On January 31, 2019, a St. James Parish Jury found 37-year-old Burnell Gordon of 2445 N Central St. Lutcher, LA., guilty of Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection with the shooting death of…READ MORE

During the week of January 27 – January 31, 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: Anthony Summerall, Liberty, MS., age 26, pled guilty to Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 3…READ MORE

During the week of January 6 – January 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: Jordan Diez, 37113 White Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 24, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 24 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE

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