On November 18, 2016, an Ascension Parish Grand jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on Justin Smith, 35, of Denham Springs, LA., on the charge of 2nd Degree Murder. Smith is accused of brutally beating Dusty Lawless,…READ MORE
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Two Ascension Parish Men Indicted on Second Degree Murder Charges by
On November 18, 2016, an Ascension Parish Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment for Second Degree Murder charges on both Kevin Ross, age 18, and Jamar Jones, age 18, both of Gonzales, LA. Ross and Jones…READ MORE
Gonzales Woman Found Guilty of 2nd Degree Battery
On November 16, 2016, an Ascension Parish Jury found Jennifer Davenport, age 29, of Gonzales, LA., guilty of 2nd Degree Battery. Davenport was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Amy Colby and Joni Buquoi. Presiding over this matter was…READ MORE
Morgan City Man Gets Jail Time on Assumption Parish Drug Charges
On November 15, 2016, Drake Geisler of Morgan City, LA., age 22, pled guilty to the charges of Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of a Schedule II…READ MORE
During the week of November 7-November 11, 2016, 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: Sierra Arceneaux, 16183 E Ridgewood Dr. Prairieville, LA., age 19, pled guilty to Sale, Distribution, or Possession of a Legend Drug without Prescription or order and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE
During the week of October 31-November 4, 2016, 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: 1. Lyndon Lively, age 35, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and was sentenced to 3 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. 2. Taylor Latil, 37490 Southwood Village Ave. Prairieville, LA.,…READ MORE
During the week of October 24-October 28, 2016, 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: Alvin Valentine, 14340 Oak Meadow St. Gonzales, LA., age 56, pled guilty to Theft over $750, but Less than $5,000. Sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. Lamar Callaway, 18421 Belle Grove Rd. Prairieville, LA., age 45, pled…READ MORE
Pierre Part Man Pleads Guilty on Narcotics Charge
On October 26, 2016, Cody Grandin of Pierre Part, LA., age 40, pled guilty to the charge of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Grandin was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle. Presiding over this matter…READ MORE
Judge Finds Prairieville Man Guilty of Kidnapping Related Charges
On October 25, 2016, 23rd Judicial District Judge Thomas Kliebert found Troy Jones of Prairieville, LA., age 40, guilty of 1 count of 2nd Degree Kidnapping and Aggravated Battery. Jones was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Shawn Bush and…READ MORE
During the week of October 17-October 21, 2016, 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: Thomas Dupre III, 44401 Kaytain Crossing St. Sorrento, LA., age 41, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time…READ MORE