On October 23, 2024, 54-year-old Wade Joseph Melancon of 39421 Richardson Rd. Prairieville, LA, was found guilty of Aggravated Battery by an Ascension Parish jury. Melancon was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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During the week of October 7 – October 11, 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: Henry Delmore, 2824 S Burnside Ave Gonzales, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2 counts), Conspiracy to Commit Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Conspiracy…READ MORE
Arkansas Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2023 Fatal Assumption Parish Crash
On October 7, 2024, Kendal Dollar of 284 Union Rd. 823 Strong, AR, age 39, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide and 3rd Degree Feticide. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with…READ MORE
Alexandria Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2018 Ascension Armed Robbery
On September 24, 2024, Desean Landry of 5444 Mansour Ave Alexandria, LA, age 36, pled guilty to Armed Robbery. Landry is the second of two defendants convicted in connection with a 2018 Ascension robbery of…READ MORE
During the week of September 23 – September 27, 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: Jose Ortiz, 434 W 12th San Juan, TX, age 39, pled guilty to Second Degree Battery. Sentencing is set for October 24, 2024. Juan Madera Ortiz Sr., 507 Wildwood Dr. Sorrento, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Attempted…READ MORE
Three Plead Guilty in Connection with 2021 Brutal Altercation with Ascension Sheriff’s Deputies
On September 24, 2024, three defendants pled guilty in connection with a brutal 2021 altercation with Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputies after deputies responded to a disturbance in a Sorrento neighborhood. Jose Ortiz, 434 W…READ MORE
During the week of September 16 – September 20, 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: Demarkis Gamble, Forest Heights Subdivision Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 27, pled guilty to Illegal Carrying of Weapons/Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 36 months…READ MORE
During the week of September 9 – September 13, 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: Renee Holliday, 3131 Riley St. Baton Rouge, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE
During the week of September 2 – September 6, 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: Earl Crum, 18267 Oak Harbor Extension Prairieville, LA, age 62, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. …READ MORE
During the week of August 26 – August 30, 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: Nyjohn Henry, 15012 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA, age 20, pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE