Ascension Parish: Justin Evans, 39327 Catoire Rd. Prairieville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Aggravated Obstruction of a Highway Commerce, Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous…READ MORE
SERVING ASCENSION, ASSUMPTION & ST. JAMES PARISHES
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During the week of July 28 – August 1, 2025, 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: Stephen Buratt, 42094 Cannon Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 38, pled guilty to Obscenity and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 2 years…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
On July 22, 2025, Jeremiah Preston of 15095 Crossover Dr. Gonzales, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Preston was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and…READ MORE
Convent Woman Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
On July 21, 2025, Destinee Poche of 9282 Central Project St. Convent, LA, age 25, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (13 counts) and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles (3 counts). Assistant District…READ MORE
During the week of July 21 – July 25, 2025, 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: Danny White, 748 Marilyn Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 12 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served,…READ MORE
During the week of July 14 – July 18, 2025, 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: Adria Corio, 9987 Spur Rd. Denham Springs, LA, age 43, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and Theft Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000. The defendant was sentenced to 7 years with the Louisiana Department of…READ MORE
District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program Graduates Four Defendants
District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of four adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program this week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program which…READ MORE
During the week of July 7 – July 11, 2025, 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: Eric Fowler, 39096 Prairie North Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 41, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE
July 10, 2025
Gonzales, LA – District Attorney Ricky Babin today announced that Matthew Mire, the individual responsible for the 2021 ambush killing of Louisiana State Police Master Trooper Adam Gaubert, has entered into a plea agreement in connection with a violent, multi-parish…READ MORE
Pierre Part Man Found Guilty in Connection with 2021 Deadly Donaldsonville Shooting
On July 2, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part, LA, guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (3 counts). Leonard was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE