Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of January 19 – January 23, 2026, 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: Donnell Bates, 715 Marchand Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Remaining in Places or Land after Being Forbidden. The defendant was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE

Pierre Part Man Sentenced to Life in Connection with 2021 Deadly Donaldsonville Shooting

On July 2, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part, LA, guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (3 counts). Leonard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys…READ MORE

Paincourtville Man Indicted following Two Separate Rape Investigations

On Wednesday, an Assumption Parish Grand Jury returned True Bills of Indictment on 29-year-old Gage Gros of 5882 Hwy 1 Paincourtville for counts of First-Degree Rape and Second-Degree Rape. This indictment stems from two separate…READ MORE

Lutcher Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Connection with Attempted 1st Degree Murder of a Police Officer

On October 10, 2025, a St. James Parish Jury found 41-year-old Edward Young III of 2184 Levy Gaudet St. Lutcher, LA, guilty of the following charges: …READ MORE

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder

On August 26, 2025, Markeith Martin of 5711 Count Ln. New Orleans, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Martin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Chris Carter, and presiding over this…READ MORE

During the week of January 12 – January 16, 2026, 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: 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

Paulina Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Illegal Gun and Drug Charges

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 Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Three Defendants

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

During the week of January 5 – January 9, 2026, 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: 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

During the week of December 15 – December 19, 2025, 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: 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

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