On Saturday, Gonzales Police officers located Daronti Antonio Wesley, 27, who was wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies on outstanding felony warrants. Domestic Battery of a Dating Partner False Imprisonment Violation of a Protective Order When officers attempted to make contact, Wesley fled into an apartment at Magnolia Crossing and refused to surrender, resulting in […]

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of May 21-28: May 21 arrests: Nerin Diaz, 41, 12350 River Rd, St. Rose was charged w/ Improper Telephone Communication; Lakeith Lane, 39, 215 N Roscoe Ave, Gonzales was charged w/ Stalking, Improper Telephone Communication, Simple Assault, Disturbing the Peace, and Probation Violation; Qwatavious Sloan, 34, 36269 Hwy 74, […]

Last week, Derrick Lodge of 1835 Besson Lane Sunshine, LA, age 42, pled guilty to Molestation of a Juvenile Under the Age of 13 (2 counts). Lodge was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Adam Koenig and Lana Chaney. Presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Steven Tureau. This guilty plea was the result of […]

During the week of May 18 – May 22, 2026, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court – Ascension Parish: Darius Spears, 36325 Spears Lane Prairieville, LA, age 26, pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property Valued at $1,000 or More, but Less than […]

Last week, Douglas Decuir of 17880 Airline Hwy Prairieville, LA, age 44, pled guilty to Second Degree Rape (2 counts), Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (2 counts), and Pornography Involving Juveniles with Victim Under 13 Years of Age (2 counts). This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors in connection with […]

In the wake of Louisiana v. Callais, in which the Supreme Court overturned the state Congressional map, speculation centered on whether the Republic legislative supermajorities would undo both majority-minority districts approved for the 2024 elections.  Senate Bill 121, which the Senate passed yesterday by a 27-10 partisan vote, preserves District 2’s status (District 6, currently […]

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of May 14-21: May 14 arrests: Dandridge Brooks, Jr., 26, 2500 Busy Corners Rd, Gloster MS was charged w/ DWI-1st Offense; Ashley Davenport, 43, 44370 Erwin Villar Rd, Prairieville was charged w/ Possession of Heroin, Possession of Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, and arrested pursuant to 2 bench […]

Included in Tuesday’s Parish Council Finance Committee meeting packet is the 2025 Millage Review.  The report lists each individual Ad Valorem assessments levied by Ascension Parish Government. Note: All millages are 10 years except the constitutional millage for the General Fund; the Utilities District #1 (25 years); the Juvenile Detention (20 years); all Road Infrastructure […]