Ascension Parish: Dryan Dupre, 1378 Windsor Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Theft Valued At $5,000 or More, but Less than $25,000 and was sentenced to 8 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE
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Ascension Parish Jury Finds Texas Duo Guilty of Human Trafficking
Last night, an Ascension Parish jury found both 21-year-old Jayden Hodge of Dallas, TX and 23-year-old Antonio Jackson of Phoenix, AZ guilty as charged of Human Trafficking – victim under the age of 21 (2 counts) and…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Connection with Plea to Charges of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
On November 18, 2025, Timothy Callender of 41125 Hwy 621 Gonzales, LA, age 59, pled guilty to Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, Victim Under the Age of 13. Callender…READ MORE
During the week of February 16 – February 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: Deandre McDaniels, Baton Rouge, LA, age 32, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE
During the week of February 9 – February 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: Alicia Maloid, 5312 Jackson Ave. Baton Rouge, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and Tampering with Surveillance Account, Inventory or Monitoring System. The defendant was sentenced to 3…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 last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the…READ MORE
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