On Tuesday, Cody Landry of 125 B Reno St. Pierre Part, LA, age 35, pled guilty to Third Degree Rape, Molestation of a Juvenile, Sexual Battery, and Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. Landry was…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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Lutcher Man Re-Sentenced to 32 Years as Habitual Offender
On October 10, 2025, a St. James Parish Jury found 41-year-old Edward Young III of 2184 Levy Gaudet St. Lutcher, LA, guilty of the following charges: Attempted 1st Degree Murder of a Police Officer Illegal Use of Weapons…READ MORE
Sunshine Man Pleads Guilty to Molestation of a Juvenile
Last week, Derrick Lodge of 1835 Besson Lane Sunshine, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Molestation of a Juvenile Under the Age of 13 (2 counts). Lodge was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Crimes Against Children
Last week, Douglas Decuir of 17880 Airline Hwy Prairieville, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Second Degree Rape (2 counts), Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (2 counts), and Pornography Involving Juveniles with Victim Under 13…READ MORE
During the week of May 18 – May 22, 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: Darius Spears, 36325 Spears Lane Prairieville, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE
Napoleonville Man Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Entry and Illegal Gun Possession
On Monday, Jovvon Williams of 137 Gold St. Napoleonville, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Williams was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Meth Possession
On Monday, Dean Hue Jr. of 3112 S Hwy 1 Donaldsonville, LA, age 27, pled guilty to Distribution, Manufacture, or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Hue was prosecuted by…READ MORE
During the week of May 11 – May 15, 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: Roberto Escobar, 10732 S Mall Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Felony Issuing Worthless Checks and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE
Bayou L’Ourse Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2023 Deadly Shooting
This afternoon, 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 is the Honorable Judge John Smith. This guilty plea was taken…READ MORE
During the week of May 4 – May 8, 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: Kendell Gray, Houston, TX, age 36, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 24 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and…READ MORE