Ascension Parish: Eddie Furby, 40021 Coontrap Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Felony Theft (2 counts) and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Jovany Lopez Perera, 2336 S…READ MORE
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Labadieville Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Rape
On Monday, Tyrone Chavers of 272 A Hwy 401 Napoleonville, LA, age 57, pled guilty to Second Degree Rape. Chevers was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter was the…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Flight and Gun Charges
On Tuesday, Mark Darby of 8191 Main St. Gonzales, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Darby was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE
During the week of March 16 – March 20, 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: Ethin Butler, 45158 Huntington Dr. Saint Amant, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Illegal Use of Weapons and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, deferred, and the defendant…READ MORE
Gonzales Teen Sentenced to 60 Years for Involvement in 2022 Deadly Shooting
On Tuesday, Jeaon Pindexter of 38320 Josh Brown Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 18, pled guilty to Manslaughter and Obstruction of Justice. Pindexter was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter…READ MORE
Morgan City Man to Serve 7 Years for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
On October 20, 2025, John Beregeron of 115 Rice St. Morgan City, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. Bergeron was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over…READ MORE
Four Plead Guilty in Connection with Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office Operation Fresh Catch
This week, four of fourteen defendants pled guilty to illegal drug distribution in connection with a lengthy narcotics investigation conducted by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Operation Fresh Catch was a lengthy operation targeting street level drug dealers…READ MORE
Sorrento Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Last week, Matthew Corkern III of 8252 Brittany Rd. Sorrento, LA, age 36, pled guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Simple Burglary. Corkern was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blake Sheets, and…READ MORE
During the week of March 9 – March 13, 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: Charles Gaspard, 7121 Ithaca St. Metairie, LA, age 57, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, and DWI 2nd The defendant was sentenced to 30 months…READ MORE
During the week of March 2 – March 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: Eugene Helg, St. Amant, LA, age 45, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Reece Breaux, Baton…READ MORE