District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of three adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
Press Release
During the week of February 2 – February 6, 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: Leroy Mannor, 2020 Veterans Blvd. Gonzales, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE
During the week of January 26 – January 30, 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: Jacobi Clements, 1026 E Bonnie St. Gonzales, LA, age 20, pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of…READ MORE
Baton Rouge Man Found Guilty of Possession of Methamphetamine
On last week, an Ascension Parish Jury found 29-year-old Tyrell Hilliard of 835 Kitty St. Baton Rouge, LA guilty of Possession of Methamphetamine. Hilliard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Kenneth Dupaty and Philip Prescott….READ MORE
Lutcher Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempted Manslaughter
On May 19, 2025, Clydedric Joseph of 2190 Levy Gaudet St. Lutcher, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Attempted Manslaughter. Joseph was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was…READ MORE
During the week of January 19 – January 23, 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: Donnell Bates, 715 Marchand Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Remaining in Places or Land after Being Forbidden. The defendant was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE
Pierre Part Man Sentenced to Life in Connection with 2021 Deadly Donaldsonville Shooting
On July 2, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part, LA, guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (3 counts). Leonard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys…READ MORE
Paincourtville Man Indicted following Two Separate Rape Investigations
On Wednesday, an Assumption Parish Grand Jury returned True Bills of Indictment on 29-year-old Gage Gros of 5882 Hwy 1 Paincourtville for counts of First-Degree Rape and Second-Degree Rape. This indictment stems from two separate…READ MORE
Lutcher Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Connection with Attempted 1st Degree Murder of a Police Officer
On October 10, 2025, a St. James Parish Jury found 41-year-old Edward Young III of 2184 Levy Gaudet St. Lutcher, LA, guilty of the following charges: …READ MORE
New Orleans Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
On August 26, 2025, Markeith Martin of 5711 Count Ln. New Orleans, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Martin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Chris Carter, and presiding over this…READ MORE