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
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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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
Sorrento Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
On April 22, 2025, Jayden McConnell of 8379 Hackberry St. Sorrento, LA, age 21, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (20 counts). McConnell was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
Last week, Frederick Lake of 16497 Jefferson Oaks Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (4 counts) and Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles Under the age of 13 (15…READ MORE
During the week of September 15 – September 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: Gregory Stokes, 13387 Bourgeois Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 35, pled guilty to Battery of a Dating Partner, Home Invasion, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Sentencing was deferred to…READ MORE
Convent Woman Sentenced to 30 Years following Child Porn Investigation
On July 21, 2025, Destinee Poche of 9282 Central Project St. Convent, LA, age 25, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (13 counts) and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles (3 counts). Assistant District…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Found Guilty of Heroin and Fentanyl Distribution
On September 17, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 47-year-old Hasan Henderson of 304 Mulberry St. Donaldsonville, LA guilty of Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Fentanyl. First Assistant District Attorney Charles “Chuck” Long is the…READ MORE
Two Donaldsonville Men Plead Guilty in Connection with 2024 Attempted Murder
On last week, two of three defendants arrested in connection with a 2024 Donaldsonville shooting pled guilty. These guilty pleas were the result of plea agreements with prosecutors. Assistant District Attorney Philip Prescott is…READ MORE
Loranger Man Pleads Guilty to Ascension Auto Thefts
Last week, Chad Babb of 24056 Brunnett Rd. Loranger, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Theft of a Motor Vehicle (2 counts). Babb was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Philip Prescott, and presiding over this…READ MORE
During the week of September 8 – September 12, 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: Kyerra Albert, 1612 N Coontrap Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 33, 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,…READ MORE