Ascension Parish: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Valerie McKee, 100 Moffett Ct. Morgan City, LA, age 50, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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During the week of August 15 – August 19, 2022, 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: Kaleb Avery, 41119 Merritt Evans Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 24, pled guilty to Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (2 counts) and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. The defendant was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE
District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Five
District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of five adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program which was…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Sentenced to Life in Connection with Sexual Assault of a Juvenile
On August 10, 2022, Sean Czwakiel of 10170 Lake Park Ave Gonzales, LA, age 34, pled guilty to First Degree Rape. Czwakiel was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila Braswell, and presiding over this matter was…READ MORE
St. James Parish Grand Jury Indicts Florida Man on Sex Charges
On August 10, 2022, a St. James Parish Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on 56-year-old Randy Nicholas of 23 Milton Rd. Pensacola Florida on the charges of Aggravated Crimes Against Nature, First…READ MORE
Lutcher Man Indicted for 1st Degree Murder of Mother
On August 10, 2022, a St. James Parish Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on 41-year-old Lance Louque of 1351 2nd St. Lutcher, LA on the charge of 1st Degree Murder in connection…READ MORE
Geismar Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Connection with 2018 Deadly Shooting
On August 10, 2022, 39-year-old Cedric Emerson of 6345 Hwy 73 Geismar, LA, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Emerson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge…READ MORE
During the week of August 8 – August 12, 2022, 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: Trevon Lawrence, 209 Pierre St. Plattenville, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. …READ MORE
During the week of August 1 – August 5, 2022, 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: Eric Troquille, 36600 Pookey Lane Prairieville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts), Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance and Auto Burglary. The defendant was sentenced to…READ MORE
Paincourtville Man Found Guilty of Attempted Manslaughter in Connection with 2021 Stabbing
On August 4, 2022, an Assumption Parish Jury found 40-year-old Justin Fair of 171 Myles St. Paincourtville, LA guilty of Attempted Manslaughter. Fair was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over this…READ MORE