Ascension Parish: On August 26, 2025, Markeith Martin of 5711 Count Ln. New Orleans, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. Sentencing was deferred to a later date. On January 13, 2026, the defendant was sentenced to…READ MORE
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Paulina Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Illegal Gun and Drug Charges
On August 11, 2025, Brent Louque of 2159 Levy Gaudet St. Paulina, LA, age 45, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute a…READ MORE
District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Three Defendants
District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of three adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program this week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the…READ MORE
During the week of January 5 – January 9, 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: Tyrek Johnson, Gonzales, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Illegal Carrying of Weapons (2 counts), Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 10…READ MORE
During the week of December 15 – December 19, 2025, 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: On May 19, 2025. Joshua Cannon of 136 7th Nederland, TX, age 36, pled guilty to Vehicular Homicide and DWI 3rd Offense. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. On December 15, 2025, the…READ MORE
During the week of December 8 – December 12, 2025, 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 Green, Donaldsonville, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner and Battery of a Dating Partner. The defendant was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit…READ MORE
During the week of December 1 – December 5, 2025, 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: Danican Jackson, 1031 Lexington Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 22, pled guilty to Distribution, Manufacture, or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department…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 November 24 – November 28, 2025, 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: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Cassandra Pitre, 148 B&L St. Napoleonville, LA, age 36, pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
On April 21, 2025, Raymond Welch of 18665 Ducros Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 74, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (10 counts). Welch was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding…READ MORE