Last week, Kirk Gibson of 1407 McKinley Aly Donaldsonville, LA, age 33, pled guilty to Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling and Crimes Against Nature in two unrelated cases. Gibson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blake Sheets,…READ MORE
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Gonzales Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Carjacking and Illegal Firearm Possession
Last week, Brent Chamblis of 2138 S Commerce St. Gonzales, LA, age 56, pled guilty to Carjacking and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Chamblis was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Blake Sheets,…READ MORE
During the week of October 13 – October 17, 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: Jeremy Melancon, 7366 Main St. Sorrento, LA, age 51, pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 13 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections…READ MORE
During the week of October 6 – October 10, 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: Marlon North, 33054 Hwy 943 Donaldsonville, LA, age 37, 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…READ MORE
Lutcher Man Found Guilty of Attempted 1st Degree Murder of a Police Officer
On Friday evening, 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…READ MORE
During the week of September 22 – September 26, 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: Davontae Alexander, 1333 Millet St. Gramercy, LA, age 18, pled guilty to Simple Escape and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on 18…READ MORE
Sorrento Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Possession of Child Pornography
On April 22, 2025, Jayden McConnell of 8379 Hackberry St. Sorrento, LA, age 21, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (20 counts). McConnell was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
Last week, Frederick Lake of 16497 Jefferson Oaks Dr. Prairieville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles (4 counts) and Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles Under the age of 13 (15…READ MORE
During the week of September 15 – September 19, 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: Gregory Stokes, 13387 Bourgeois Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 35, pled guilty to Battery of a Dating Partner, Home Invasion, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Heroin, and Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Sentencing was deferred to…READ MORE
Convent Woman Sentenced to 30 Years following Child Porn Investigation
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