SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES

Author: Claire Falgoust

During the week of June 5-June 9, 2017, 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 criminal court proceedings this week. Assumption Parish: 1. William Thompson, 187 Violet St. Labadieville, LA., age 63, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. 2. John Youmans, Houma, LA., age 53, pled…READ MORE

2nd Annual Assumption Resource Fair

          On May 25, 2017, Investigator and Public Information Officer Tyler Cavalier, District Attorney Probation Officer Ed Landry, and Victim’s Assistance Coordinator Wanda Cage attended the second annual Assumption Parish Resource Fair in Napoleonville. This event was designed to make…READ MORE

Labadieville Man Sentenced on St. James Parish Drug Charge

          On May 22, 2017, Eric Sanchez of 102 Rider Ln. Labadieville, LA., age 38, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. Sanchez was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter…READ MORE

Gonzales Man Sentenced on Firearm and Narcotics Charges

          On February 14, 2017, Cyril Ezumezo (A.K.A. Zoom) of 1223 N Coolidge Ave. Gonzales, LA., age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous…READ MORE

New Orleans Man Sentenced on Bank Fraud Charge

          On February 15, 2017, Frank Nelson of 7543 Tricia Ct. New Orleans, LA., age 60, pled guilty to Bank Fraud. Nelson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Thomas…READ MORE