Arrests made in connection with Gonzales armed robbery

Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Babin Road in Gonzales.

On July 12, 2026, deputies responded to a reported armed robbery. During the investigation, detectives with our Violent Crimes Unit learned that the incident stemmed from a previously arranged meeting involving a potential transaction. An altercation occurred during which the victim sustained injuries and personal property was taken.

Investigators identified two suspects, Dontrell Washington, 40, of Gonzales, and Chase Cleveland, 36, of Thibodaux. Both were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident.

Washington was charged with:

-Principal to armed robbery
-Criminal conspiracy to commit armed robbery

Cleveland was charged with:

-Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
-Armed robbery
-Armed robbery with use of a firearm
-Home invasion
-Aggravated assault with a firearm
-Criminal conspiracy to commit armed robbery

 

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