On November 13, 2024, a St. James Parish Jury found 37-year-old Dedrick Branch of 150 Woodway Dr. Jackson, MS, guilty of Domestic Abuse Battery Involving Child Endangerment. Branch was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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Prosecution of Cane Row Truck Stop Robbery Suspects Completed
On September 29, 2022, Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Cane Row Truck Stop and Casino in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival deputies cleared the building and escorted witnesses and victims to…READ MORE
During the week of November 11 – November 15, 2024, 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: Brittney Brown, 1930 Rhodes Ave Baton Rouge, LA, age 36, 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…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Illegal Gun and Drug Possession
On November 4, 2024, Justin Steward of W 9th St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2…READ MORE
During the week of November 4 – November 8, 2024, 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: Devin Dixon, 14146 Martin Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery 3rd Offense, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The defendant was sentenced…READ MORE
During the week of October 28 – November 1, 2024, 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: Sebastian Winiger, 1404 W 5th Alexandria, LA, age 22, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Robbery and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on…READ MORE
Baker Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Ascension Parish Restaurant Robbery
On last week, Kevin Johnson of 12919 Driftwood Dr. Baker, LA, age 56, pled guilty to Armed Robbery and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Johnson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Robbery of St. Amant Business
On last week, Joshua Trahan of 44456 Lakewood Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Simple Robbery. Trahan was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over this matter was the…READ MORE
During the week of October 21 – October 25, 2024, 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: Patrick Beard, 2201 Silverstone Ave Port Allen, LA, age 28, pled guilty to Disarming a Peace Officer and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, deferred, and placed on…READ MORE
During the week of October 14 – October 18, 2024, 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: Katrina Butler, 5907 Silverleaf Ave. Baton Rouge, LA, age 43, 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…READ MORE