On Monday, Jovvon Williams of 137 Gold St. Napoleonville, LA, age 40, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Williams was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE
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Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Meth Possession
On Monday, Dean Hue Jr. of 3112 S Hwy 1 Donaldsonville, LA, age 27, pled guilty to Distribution, Manufacture, or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance. Hue was prosecuted by…READ MORE
During the week of May 11 – May 15, 2026, 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: Roberto Escobar, 10732 S Mall Dr. Baton Rouge, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Felony Issuing Worthless Checks and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended,…READ MORE
Bayou L’Ourse Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with 2023 Deadly Shooting
This afternoon, 55-year-old Joseph Gilchrist Sr. of Bayou L’Ourse, LA, pled guilty to Manslaughter. Gilchrist was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this matter is the Honorable Judge John Smith. This guilty plea was taken…READ MORE
During the week of May 4 – May 8, 2026, 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: Kendell Gray, Houston, TX, age 36, 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 be suspended, and…READ MORE
Prairieville Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Illegal Drugs
On January 7, 2026, 35-year-old Franklin Darville III of Prairieville, LA, pled guilty as charged to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, and Possession with…READ MORE
Donaldsonville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Heroin/Fentanyl Distribution
On September 17, 2025, an Ascension Parish Jury found 47-year-old Hasan Henderson of 304 Mulberry St. Donaldsonville, LA guilty of Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Fentanyl. Henderson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Charles “Chuck”…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…READ MORE
During the week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, 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: Vonzell Batiste, 306 Claiborne St. Donaldsonville, LA, age 37, pled guilty to Possession or Introduction of Contraband Upon the Grounds of any State Correctional Institution and was sentenced to 2 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with…READ MORE
Lutcher Sex Offender Found Guilty After Failing to Report Address Change
On Tuesday, a St. James Parish Jury found 56-year-old Michael Kenard of 2195 Railroad St. Lutcher, LA, guilty of Failure to Notify Law Enforcement (Sex Offender Violation). Kenard was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam…READ MORE