On July 10, 2017, David Johnson of Geismar LA., age 40, pled guilty as charged to 2nd Degree Murder just one day prior to jury selection following the August 2015 brutal murder of 45-year-old Monica Johnson of Geismar, LA….READ MORE
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Prairieville Man Sentenced on 2nd Degree Murder Charge
On April 12, 2017, an Ascension Parish Jury found Kevin Sheppard of Prairieville, LA., age 25, guilty of 2nd Degree Murder in connection with the 2014 shooting death of 22-year-old Lewis Ray Sanchez, also of Prairieville. Sheppard was prosecuted…READ MORE
During the week of October 16-October 20, 2017, 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: Nicholas Ray, 40230 Germany Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 33, pled guilty to Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Sentenced on Manslaughter Charge
On April 21, 2016, an Ascension Parish jury found Robert Cosey, age 48, of Prairieville, LA. guilty of the Manslaughter of Shedrick Diggs, who was fatally shot at a family gathering in Ascension Parish in 2013. Cosey was originally…READ MORE
Baker Man Pleads Guilty to Negligent Homicide
On October 16, 2017, John Sanchez of 12645 Centerra Ct. Baker, LA., age 30, pled guilty as charged to Negligent Homicide. Sanchez was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Joni Buquoi, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge…READ MORE
During the week of October 9-October 13, 2017, 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: Jasun Beckman, 40176 Coontrap Rd. Gonzales, LA., age 29, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE
Napoleonville Man Sentenced Following Burglary of Local Business
On October 4, 2017, Kevin Wiggins of 141 Louis Ln. Napoleonville, LA., age 49, pled guilty to the charge of Simple Burglary. Wiggins was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Set of Assumption Parish Burglaries
On October 4, 2017, Michael Chauff Jr. of 111 Millien St. Donaldsonville, LA., age 34, pled guilty to two counts of Simple Burglary. Chauff was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle, and presiding over these matters was the…READ MORE
During the week of October 2-October 6, 2017, 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: Brady Mixon, 38058 Gold Meadow St. Gonzales, LA., age 37, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 4 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE
Labadieville Man Sentenced on Manslaughter Charge
On June 5, 2017, William Thompson of 187 Violet St. Labadieville, LA., age 63, pled guilty to the charge of Manslaughter following the 2015 stabbing death of Daquan Rainey, age 20, of Laplace. Thompson was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE