DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) – The 23rd Judicial District Court announced the following criminal charges entered during the week of November 11-15, 2024:

RISE SECTION

1. Brittney Brown, age 36, of Baton Rouge, LA, pleaded guilty to Theft of Value $1,000 or More but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 3 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, suspended and was sentenced to 5 years probation.

2. Jennifer Persilver, age 22, of Ethel, LA, pleaded guilty to Identity Theft (3 counts), Unauthorized Use of a Food Stamp Card (3 counts), Forgery, and Bank Fraud. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, with credit for time served.

3. Kacy Weise, age 39, of Gonzales, LA, pleaded guilty to Forgery of Motor Vehicle Inspection Certificate and Theft of Value of $1,000 or More but Less than $5,000. Defendant was sentenced to 3 years in prison, suspended, and placed on 3 years probation for time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

4. Damari Franklin, age 35, of Saint Gabriel, LA, pleaded guilty to Theft of Value $1,000 or More but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 3 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, suspended. and was sentenced to 3 years probation. The defendant remains under house arrest.

5. Leonard Jacks, age 33, of Saint Amant, Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 3 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections with time served, suspended and placed on 3 years probation.

6. Billy Morgan, age 46, of Grosse Tete, LA, pleaded guilty to Simple Burglary (2 counts) and was sentenced to 5 years with time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, suspended and 3 years probation. probation.

7. Jaylon Bell, age 29, of Gonzales, Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to Theft of a Motor Vehicle by False Report and Affidavit and was sentenced to 3 years in prison with time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections. With the suspension of the sentence, the defendant was sentenced to 2 years of probation.

8. Katlyn Landry, age 28, of Prairieville, Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to suspension and suspended in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, with credit for time served. 3 years supervised probation. The defendant remains under house arrest.

9. Ronnie Saulsberry, age 24, of Natalbany, LA, pleaded guilty to Simple Burglary and Theft of Value $1,000 or More but Less than $5,000. Defendant was sentenced to 5 years in prison, suspended, and placed on 3 years probation for time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

10. Trinity Williams, age 18, of Prairieville, LA, pleaded guilty to Distribution, Manufacture or Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoids and Distribution, Manufacture or Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule III Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 3 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, with credit for time served. With the suspension of the sentence, the defendant was sentenced to 3 years of probation.

11. Caden Williams, age 19, of Baton Rouge, Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to Theft of a Motor Vehicle and was sentenced to 10 years in prison with time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, suspended and placed on 5 years supervised probation. .

12. Jacob Dugas, age 38, of Pierre Part, LA, pleaded guilty to Residential Contractor Fraud and was sentenced to 3 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, suspended and placed on 3 years supervised probation.

13. Jean Carter, age 20, of Harvey, Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to Access Device Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Forgery Valued at $1,000 or More but Less than $5,000. Defendant was sentenced to 5 years in prison, suspended, and placed on 3 years probation for time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

The above cases were prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Philip Prescott and presided over by the Honorable Judge Jason Verdigets.

Parish of the Assumption

1. Jose Gordillo, age 20, of Hattiesburg, MS, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery and was sentenced to 20 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, with credit for time served.

2. Kenya Lewis, age 27, of Napoleon, LA, pleaded guilty to Auto Insurance Policy Fraud (2 counts) and was sentenced to 2 years in prison for time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

3. Ronald Washington Jr., age 28, of Thibodaux, LA, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 30 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections, with credit for time served.

4. Matherne Johnson, age 66, of Donaldsonville, LA, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The defendant was sentenced to 2 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections for time served.

5. Candice Ross, age 38, of Morgan City, LA, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance. The defendant was sentenced to 1 year in the Louisiana Department of Corrections for time served.

6. Alex Castro, age 19, of Gretna, LA, pleaded guilty to Theft of Value $1,000 or More but Less than $5,000 and was sentenced to 2 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

7. Jerret Cortez, age 36, of Morgan City, Los Angeles, pleaded guilty to Domestic Abuse Involving Strangulation and was sentenced to 3 years in prison with time served in the Louisiana Department of Corrections.

The above cases were prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Lana Chaney and presided over by the Honorable Judge John Smith.

ST. JAMES DISTRICT

1. Lloyd Brooks, age 60, of Gramercy, LA, pleaded guilty to Failure to Register and Report as a Sex Offender or Child Predator. Sentencing was postponed to a later date until the Pre-Sentencing Investigation was completed.

2. Shatisha Burns, age 47, of Gramercy, LA, pleaded guilty to Theft of Value $5,000 or More but Less than $25,000 and was sentenced to 2 years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, suspended and suspended 2 year supervised probation.

3. Mack Mclemore, age 36, of Quitman, MS, pleaded guilty to Domestic Abuse with Serious Bodily Injury. The sentencing was postponed to a later date.

The above cases were prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Adam Koenig and presided over by the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau.

The information in this report was provided by District Attorney Ricky L. Babin.

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