Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of March 9 – March 13, 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: Charles Gaspard, 7121 Ithaca St. Metairie, LA, age 57, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, and DWI 2nd The defendant was sentenced to 30 months…READ MORE

During the week of March 2 – March 6, 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: Eugene Helg, St. Amant, LA, age 45, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Reece Breaux, Baton…READ MORE

During the week of February 23 – February 27, 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: Dryan Dupre, 1378 Windsor Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Theft Valued At $5,000 or More, but Less than $25,000 and was sentenced to 8 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE

Ascension Parish Jury Finds Texas Duo Guilty of Human Trafficking

Last night, an Ascension Parish jury found both 21-year-old Jayden Hodge of Dallas, TX and 23-year-old Antonio Jackson of Phoenix, AZ guilty as charged of Human Trafficking – victim under the age of 21 (2 counts) and…READ MORE

Gonzales Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Connection with Plea to Charges of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile

On November 18, 2025, Timothy Callender of 41125 Hwy 621 Gonzales, LA, age 59, pled guilty to Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, Victim Under the Age of 13. Callender…READ MORE

During the week of February 16 – February 20, 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: Deandre McDaniels, Baton Rouge, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE

During the week of February 9 – February 13, 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: Alicia Maloid, 5312 Jackson Ave. Baton Rouge, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and Tampering with Surveillance Account, Inventory or Monitoring System. The defendant was sentenced to 3…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 last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the…READ MORE

During the week of February 2 – February 6, 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: Leroy Mannor, 2020 Veterans Blvd. Gonzales, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE

During the week of January 26 – January 30, 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: Jacobi Clements, 1026 E Bonnie St. Gonzales, LA, age 20, pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of…READ MORE

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