Ascension Parish: 1. Rahsaan Smith, 14496 Airline Hwy Gonzales, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery – Child Endangerment and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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During the week of August 17 – August 21, 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: Bryce Comeaux, 101 Palm Dr. Donaldsonville, LA, age 19, pled guilty to Attempted Illegal Use of Weapons and was sentenced to 30 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and…READ MORE
During the week of August 10 – August 14, 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: James Major, 14196 Garcon Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Identity Theft and Bank Fraud. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE
During the week of August 3 – August 7, 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: Dana Nuccio, Gonzales, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 6 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. James Wilson, Sorrento, LA,…READ MORE
Bayou L’Ourse Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Connection with 2023 Deadly Shooting
On May 13, 2026, 55-year-old Joseph Gilchrist Sr. of Bayou L’Ourse, LA, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Gilchrist was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge John…READ MORE
During the week of July 27 – July 31, 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: Robert Bika, 1 Belleville Ct. A New Orleans, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Monetary Instrument Abuse and Bank Fraud. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE
During the week of July 20 – July 24, 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: Brice Pena, Prairieville, LA, age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Found Guilty of Child Rape
On July 23, 2026, an Ascension Parish Jury found 43-year-old Joshua Bleakley of Prairieville, LA, guilty of First-Degree Rape – Victim Under 13 Years of Age and Aggravated Crimes Against Nature (14 counts). Bleakley was prosecuted by…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Sentencing to 40 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
On April 21, 2026, Jacob Trejo of 12424 Cleo Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 20, pled guilty as charged to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles When the Victim is Under 13 Years of Age (9 counts). Trejo was prosecuted by Assistant…READ MORE
Darrow Man Found Guilty in Connection with 2023 Geismar Shooting
On July 21, 2026, at the conclusion of a bench trial after waiving rights to a jury trial, Judge Steven Tureau found 30-year-old Brannon Ellis of 5206 Seneca Dr. Darrow, LA, guilty of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Flight from…READ MORE