Author: Claire Falgoust

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

Gonzales Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Carjacking and Illegal Firearm Possession

Last week, Brent Chamblis of 2138 S Commerce St. Gonzales, LA, age 56, pled guilty to Carjacking and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Chamblis was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blake Sheets,…READ MORE

During the week of October 13 – October 17, 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: Jeremy Melancon, 7366 Main St. Sorrento, LA, age 51, pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 13 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

During the week of October 6 – October 10, 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: Marlon North, 33054 Hwy 943 Donaldsonville, LA, age 37, 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

Lutcher Man Found Guilty of Attempted 1st Degree Murder of a Police Officer

On Friday evening, a St. James Parish Jury found 41-year-old Edward Young III of 2184 Levy Gaudet St. Lutcher, LA, guilty of the following charges: – Attempted 1st Degree Murder…READ MORE

During the week of September 22 – September 26, 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: Davontae Alexander, 1333 Millet St. Gramercy, LA, age 18, pled guilty to Simple Escape and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 18…READ MORE

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