On April 27, 2021, a St. James Parish Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on 32-year-old Carlos Washington of Convent, LA. on the charges of 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by…READ MORE
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Baton Rouge Man Indicted in Connection with St. James Parish Homicide
On April 27, 2021, a St. James Parish grand jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on 21-year-old Tarrence Beckett of 11623 Auburn Dr. Baton Rouge, LA. on the charges of 1st Degree Murder, Attempted Armed Robbery, and Contributing…READ MORE
Lutcher Man Re-Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison after Filing of Habitual Offender
On September 26, 2018, a St. James Parish Jury found Gene Franklin of Lutcher, LA., age 34, guilty of 2nd Degree Sexual Battery. Franklin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the…READ MORE
During the week of April 19 – April 23, 2021, 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: Jimmy Blanchard, 112 Gary St. Pierre Part, LA., age 61, pled guilty to DWI 3rd Offense. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence…READ MORE
During the week of April 12 – April 16, 2021, 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: Kidal Daniels, 332 Ambassador Dr. Westwego, LA., age 46, pled guilty to DWI 3rd Offense. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. Jimmy Rutherford, 42245 Moody Dixon Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 25, pled guilty…READ MORE
Holden Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of Juveniles
On April 13, 2021, John Betz of 17400 Florida Blvd. Holden, LA., age 61, pled guilty to Sexual Battery (5 counts). Betz was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge…READ MORE
District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Eleven Defendants
District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of eleven adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program which was implemented in 2019…READ MORE
During the week of March 29 – April 2, 2021, 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: Roberto Williams, 1608 Nottingham Dr. Marrero, LA., age 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. Micah…READ MORE
During the week of March 22 – March 26, 2021, 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 Campbell, 16475 Homestead Lane Prairieville, LA., age 20, pled guilty to Fire Raising in a Correctional Facility and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Sentenced to 20 Years Following Rape Plea
On March 18, 2021, Justin Juul of 11474 Cornerview Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 32, pled guilty to Forcible Rape. Juul was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Dupaty, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Alvin Turner…READ MORE