Yesterday afternoon, Joseph Fogle of 5593 Hwy 56 Chauvin, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Fogle was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Blake Sheets and Adam Koenig, Presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Cody…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
Press Release
During the week of September 21 – September 25, 2026, 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: Leven Collins, 6246 Arbor Vitae Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 28, pled guilty to Illegal Possession of Stolen Things Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE
Gramercy Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Connection with 2014 Sexual Assault
On April 29, 2026, a St. James Parish Jury found 47-year-old Kendall Johnson of 226 East 14th St. Gramercy, LA, guilty of Forcible Rape. Johnson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and Lana Chaney….READ MORE
Gonzales Man Found Guilty in Connection with Murder of Significant Other and Infant Child
This afternoon, an Ascension Parish Jury found 42-year-old Kalvin Forcell of 42421 Hwy 30 Lot 21 Gonzales, LA, guilty of the following charges: First Degree Murder (2 counts) Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Attempted Simple…READ MORE
During the week of September 14 – September 18, 2026, 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: Joseph Elphage, 40139 Hwy 74 Gonzales, LA, age 48, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery – Child Endangerment and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE
Belle Rose Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Connection with Jail Death
On September 16, 2026, and Ascension Parish jury found 57-year-old Stacy Leblanc of 223 Georgetown Ln. Belle Rose, LA, guilty as charged of Manslaughter in connection with the in-custody…READ MORE
District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Four Defendants
District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of four adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program this week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program…READ MORE
During the week of September 7 – September 11, 2026, 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: Randall Groom, Gonzales, LA, age 66, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Marijuana. The defendant was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE
Paincourtville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Connection with 2024 Fatal Stabbing
On May 7, 2026, an Assumption Parish jury found 41-year-old Charles Fair of Paincourtville, LA guilty of Manslaughter. Fair was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This guilty…READ MORE
Bayou L’Ourse Man Pleads Guilty to Juvenile Sex Crime
Last week, 51-year-old Carrol Clark of 138 Jamie Court Morgan City, LA, pled guilty to 2nd Degree Rape, Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (2 counts), and Pornography Involving Juveniles When the Victim is Under 13 Years of Age (2 counts)….READ MORE