On September 11, 2019, an Ascension Parish Jury found Donovan Darville of 39248 Germany Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 29, guilty as charged of 2nd Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection with the…READ MORE
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Convent Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary and Weapon Charges
On September 6, 2019, Dejohn Scott of 9140 Water Tower St. Convent, LA., age 23, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Simple Burglary (2 counts). Scott was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leila…READ MORE
During the week of September 2 – September 6, 2019, 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: Justin Poche, 43100 Poche Lane Gonzales, LA., age 24, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a Schedule III Controlled…READ MORE
Houma Man Pleads Guilty to Monetary Instrument Abuse after Deputies Locate Counterfeit $20 Bills
On August 28, 2019, Curtis Ross of 313 Oakshire Dr. Houma, LA., age 37, pled guilty to Monetary Instrument Abuse. Ross was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Jason…READ MORE
During the week of August 26 – August 30, 2019, 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: Curtis Ross, 313 Oakshire Dr. Houma, LA., age 37, pled guilty to Monetary Instrument Abuse and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of…READ MORE
Pierre Part Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession
On August 26, 2019, Kelly Blanchard of 106 Cyril St. Pierre Part, LA., age 34, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession or Introduction of Contraband into a Penal Institution….READ MORE
Gramercy Man to Serve 10 Years Following Vehicle Burglary Investigation
On March 25, 2019, Christopher Brooks of 234 S Plum St. Gramercy, LA., age 36, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and Attempted Simple Burglary. Brooks was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was…READ MORE
During the week of August 19 – August 23, 2019, 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: Julie Hughes, 44095 W E Bill Stevens Rd. St. Amant, LA., age 44, pled guilty to Theft Valued Over $1,000, but Less than $5,000. The defendant was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Connection with 2014 Shooting
On April 23, 2019, an Ascension Parish Jury found 36-year-old Jaris Howard of Donaldsonville guilty of Manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of his then wife, 27 year-old Shella “Shay” Thomas Howard, also of Donaldsonville. Howard was prosecuted…READ MORE
Laplace Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
On July 15, 2019, Darnell Robertson Jr. of 8784 Houma Dr., Laplace, LA., age 28, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Robertson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Bruce Mohon, and presiding over this…READ MORE