Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of November 17 – November 21, 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: Jason Hebert, 139 Paul St. Pierre Part, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE

During the week of November 3 – November 7, 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: Demone Jones, 1623 Jill St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 26, 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

During the week of October 27 – October 31, 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: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Kevian Lee Sr., 5610 Clyde Dr. Thibodaux, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of…READ MORE

Convent Man to Serve Life in Prison in Connection with 2021 Deadly Shooting

On June 26, 2025, a St. James Parish jury found 36-year-old Carlos Washington of 6250 Convent Station Lane Convent, LA. guilty as charged of 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm…READ MORE

Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

On Monday, Jordan Bourque of 324 E Chuck St. Gonzales, LA, age 19, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles. Bourque was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter…READ MORE

Saint Amant Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Exploitation of the Infirmed

On Monday, Tregg Babin of 42432 Weber City Rd. Saint Amant, LA, age 57, pled guilty to Exploitation of the Infirmed. Babin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this…READ MORE

Addis Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles

On Tuesday, Thomas Franklin of 3622 Bird Heights Ave Addis, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles. Franklin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over…READ MORE

Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Juvenile

On Tuesday, Charlie Stafford of 41015 Mazoch Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 39, pled guilty to Oral Sexual Battery with a Victim Under the Age of 13. Stafford was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell,…READ MORE

During the week of October 20 – October 24, 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: Grace Smitherman, 1400 Liberty Dr. Gonzales, LA, age 22, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE

Donaldsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Simple Burglary and Crimes Against Nature

Last week, Kirk Gibson of 1407 McKinley Aly Donaldsonville, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling and Crimes Against Nature in two unrelated cases. Gibson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blake Sheets,…READ MORE

SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES