Ascension Parish: Clayton James, 44258 George St. Sorrento, LA, age 38, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts) and was sentenced to 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE
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Convent Man Found Guilty in Connection with 2021 Double Shooting and Stand-Off
On June 26, 2025, a St. James Parish jury found 36-year-old Carlos Washington of 6250 Convent Station Lane Convent, LA. guilty as charged of 2nd Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Possession of a…READ MORE
During the week of June 16 – June 20, 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: Malik Fowler, 912 S Abe Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Sentencing was deferred to a later date pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. Troy Mcallister, 30472 Joann St. Walker, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Theft…READ MORE
Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Connection with 2023 Deadly Shooting
Last week, Malik Fowler of 912 S Abe Ave. Gonzales, LA, age 23, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Fowler was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Koenig, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This…READ MORE
Prairieville Man to Serve 20 Years for Aggravated Battery
On October 23, 2024, 54-year-old Wade Joseph Melancon of 39421 Richardson Rd. Prairieville, LA, was found guilty of Aggravated Battery by an Ascension Parish jury. Melancon was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and…READ MORE
Gonzales Man to Serve 20 Years for Illegal Drug Possession
Last week, Conrad Rousseau of 14137 Mire Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts) and Possession with Intent to Distribute…READ MORE
During the week of June 9 – June 13, 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: Conrad Rousseau, 14137 Mire Rd. Gonzales, LA, age 52, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2…READ MORE
Vacherie Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine and Fentanyl Possession
On Monday, Tajuan Lemar of 1161 Old Vacherie St. Vacherie, LA, age 51, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts). Lemar was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE
During the week of June 2 – June 6, 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: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week. Assumption Parish: Assumption Parish had no court news to report this week. St. James Parish: Ashley Montz, 550 Garyville Northern St. Garyville, LA, age 43, pled guilty to…READ MORE
Vacherie Man Sentenced to Life in Connection with 2021 Deadly Shooting
On April 11, 2025, a St. James Parish Jury found 22-year-old Maurice Honor Jr. of 22777 Kilmer St. Vacherie, LA, guilty of 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and Attempted Armed Robbery. Honor was…READ MORE