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GEISMAR - A teenager was taken into custody at Dutchtown High School Wednesday related to a cyberbullying investigation.

The sheriff's office handled the arrest, but could not provide the teenager's name due to their age. However, WBRZ has learned the teenager is a 16-year-old student at Dutchtown High. The situation remains under investigation, the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office said, and could not provide specifics about the case.

The Ascension Parish School System said it was not able to speak on the situation.

The school district and sheriff's office are tied together in a strong anti-bullying campaign that solicits anonymous tips from students at each of the district's schools. It's not clear if the arrest Wednesday came about after a complaint to the tip line, though.

The campaign is called "Report Bullying!" It's built around a text message reporting system that is monitored by the sheriff's office. To report bullying, students can text to 847411, type in "APSO" and then text their tip. Click HERE to link to the website.

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Three Durangoans can book their trip to the land of miracles.

Days before the 37th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York, Durango Nordic skiers took to their home course looking to earn a trip to the site of those historic Games.

After the final Rocky Mountain Nordic Junior National Qualifier series race of the year on their home track at the Durango Nordic Center, Cobe Freeburn, Logan Moore and Maggie Wigton all qualified for the 2017 Junior Nationals to be held March 3-11 in Lake Placid, host of the 1937 and 1980 Olympics.

Marit May also was selected as an alternate for nationals. Durango Nordic placed fifth in the Colorado Cup Team series.

Racing at the Durango Nordic Center was held Saturday and Sunday under varying weather conditions. Mass start classic races were held Saturday. Durangos team had increased numbers without having to travel for the event, and medals came flooding in.

The snow was so variable on the course that it was nearly impossible to find a wax that worked everywhere all the time, head coach Paige Elliot said in a news release.

Our athletes stayed mentally tough, though, and put in some really strong efforts.

Skiing on the 7.5-kilometer course, Wigton finished sixth overall and was the top 20-and-under finisher in the 20- and 18-and-under category. May was 18th, and Carter Reiter placed 21st.

Rebecca Bowers led Durangos 16-and-under girls in the 5K race in 17th place.

In th 16-and-under boys competition, Freeburn placed sixth with Moore in seventh. Luke Tichi took 10th, while Paul Knight and Miles Broncos were 32nd and 34th, respectively.

The 14- and 12-and-under skiers competed on a 3K course. Ruth Holcomb finished third in 14-and-under. Halle Moore and Georgia Mynatt also finished in the top 10 in sixth and eighth, respectively. Ruby May was 22nd, Hannah Garvey placed 25th, Lilly Tichi was close behind in 26th and Bailey Freeman earned 28th.

Wiley Corra earned a silver medal in second, while Ethan Craig was 12th, and Aiden Quayle placed 25th.

Maggie Holcomb claimed silver in the 12-and-under girls division. Kiri May was 10th, Nina Quayle was 13th and Zoe Freeman placed 14th.

Fred Reiter was seventh for the 12-and-under boys. Tanner Coddington placed 20th.

Betty Holcomb skied to sixth on the 1.5K course for 10-and-under athletes. Mira Quayle was eighth.

James Garvey earned bronze for 10-and-under boys. Andre Craig was fourth, and Rei Rasmussen placed sixth.

Sunday featured individual start skate races. The snow fell heavy, making it even more difficult on the athletes.

Wigton placed sixth overall and was first among 20-and-under girls for the second consecutive day. May was 15th, and Reiter took 17th. Alma Wold also came in 25th.

Bowers placed 17th for the 16-and-under girls. In that age group for boys, Moore earned gold in first, the best result of his young career. Luke Tichi was eighth, Freeburn placed 11th, Knight was 32nd and Broncos took 34th.

Mynatt earned her first podium of the year in second place in the 14-and-under girls category. Ruth Holcomb was fourth, Halle Moore was eighth, Ruby May placed 21st, Hannah Garvey earned 23rd and Bailey Freeman took 28th.

Corra earned a gold medal in first for the 14-and-under boys. Ethan Craig placed fifth, and Aiden Quayle was 25th.

For the 12-and-under girls, Maggie Holcomb skied to bronze. Kiri May was eighth, Nina Quayle was 13th and Zoe Freeman placed 14th.

Fred Reiter was 11th for the 12-and-under boys, while Coddington took 16th.

Betty Holcomb placed sixth for the 10-and-under girls on a 2K course. Mira Quayle was seventh. In the boys race, James Garvey earned his second bronze of the weekend, while Andre Craig was sixth and Rasmussen eighth.

We had athletes who have been racing with the team for years skiing alongside athletes who started just this year, Elliott said. I was so impressed and pleased with not only how hard they worked but how supportive everybody was of one another.

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Wrapped inside a pink flamingo inner tube, Brandy Carroll, from Maurepas, was ready to brave the foggy, 61-degree weather to jump into the pond at Cabelas.

Alongside Carroll was her daughter, Josie, wearing a doughnut-shaped inner tube.

We used to do fundraising while Josie played softball in high school, Carroll said. She graduated, but we wanted to continue helping others. This is something everybody enjoys watching, and its something different.

Carroll and other jumpers helped raise money for the Special Olympics in the Freezin For a Reason ninth annual Polar Plunge.

Special Olympics Louisiana is a statewide organization that promotes understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities.

More than 200 jumpers registered to plunge. The cost to jump was $50 a person.

The event also included a silent auction, raffle and food.

Last year, the event raised $90,000, while this years goal was $100,000, according to Casey Minton, director of communications for Special Olympics Louisiana.

The event brought out jumpers from many law enforcement agencies, including the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office, Galvez Volunteer Fire Department and the Baton Rouge Police Department.

Its very interesting that people in Louisiana think its too cold here to plunge, said Pat Carpenter, president and CEO of Special Olympics of Louisiana. But, there are those who brave the cold for Special Olympics. They usually do it for two reasons. Their friends challenged them, and its a crazy way to have a great time while helping out the Special Olympics.

We have school groups, church groups and of course, law enforcement participating, Carpenter added. Law enforcement have been big supporters because they realize they are helping the athletes become more empowered. Through their involvement, they are teaching people without disabilities to accept those with disabilities.

Lt. Col. Ward Webb, of the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office, dressed in a Captain America costume. Webb is one of the biggest fundraisers for the plunge and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Webb focuses on fundraising in the Ascension area.

This gives me a lot of satisfaction knowing we are helping others, Webb said. Its a real pleasure and joy.

There were those outside of law enforcement who also raised money and jumped into the pond, including the St. Amant High Student Council.

Also taking the plunge was Lydia Roberts, a longtime participant and a Special Olympics athlete who jumped into the cold water after a bit of coaxing from her mermaid-costumed team called Lydias Sea of Acceptance.

We are helping to raise money because all of our lives have been affected positively by Lydia, said Anna Robertson, 19, a member of Lydias Sea of Acceptance.

Wearing a sparkling top and a tulle mermaid tail, Robertson said before the jump it was her first year and she was scared.

After the jump, Robertson admitted, It wasnt horrible, but it was cold. I would definitely do it again. Its worth it.

Carroll, who wore matching flower hats with her daughter, Josie, said the jump was not as bad as I thought it would be.

Josie Carroll disagreed.

It was worse than I thought it would be, Carroll said. Im freezing.

But mom and daughter both said they would do it again given the chance.

Special Olympics Louisiana offers year-round programs for over 14,830 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in all 64 parishes with 15,000 volunteers.

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Singers for the 2017 Ascension Idol competition have been chosen from auditions held Feb. 2, where judges chose 16 youths to compete to become the seventh Ascension Idol.

Ascension Idol is an annual fundraiser for the Ascension Fund, which provides educational grants to area teachers.

Contestants include Brooklyn Burt, of Central Middle; Aniya Ally, Julia Falgout, Emily Galeano, Ariana Robinson and Baylee Sullivan, all of Dutchtown High; Cadence Jenkins and Caydence Lachney, both of Dutchtown Middle; Cameron Soulier, of East Ascension High; Julia DeGeneres, of Prairieville Middle; Taye-Rafael Jackson, of River Parishes Community College/Donaldsonville High; Maya Fernbaugh, of River Parishes Community College/Dutchtown High; and Lauren Delhaye, Daiton Reed, Shalome Remondet and Avery White, all of St. Amant High.

The competition will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Centers Trademart Building, hosted by Matt Pryor and 2014 Miss Louisiana Lacey Sanchez. Alison Duboc, Clayton Decoteau, Julie Jones and Mike Waguespack will serve as judges.

Prizes are $1,000 in cash for the champion, a Samsung Smart HDTV for second place and Beats by Dre headphones for third place.

Tickets are $20 each for VIP front section seating, $10 for general admission and $5 for students; visit ascensionidol.com.

Call Ascension Fund Executive Director Jennifer deFrances at (225) 290-3322 for details.

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Contestants chosen for 2017 Ascension Idol competition - The Advocate

Central Louisiana Area Health Education Center and Our Lady of the Lake College-A Franciscan University in Baton Rouge recently presented the CI: Healthcare program for high school juniors and seniors.

The program provided students the opportunity to explore nursing and allied health fields. Students rotated through departments to gain experience of a variety of medical career choices.

On Jan. 13, 62 students were able to investigate and participate in several health care fields and given the opportunity to observe firsthand procedures used in each field. Our Lady of the Lake College students and faculty were on hand to answer questions about specific careers.

Attending of Ascension Parish were Micah Daggs, Jordan Diez and Alyssa Gros, of Ascension Catholic High School; Alexis Johnson, of Donaldsonville High School; Terrence Carlin and Lindsey Oxford, of Dutchtown High School; Julia LeBlanc, of East Ascension High School; Kaylee Dencausse, Kristen Faggard and Renee Firmin, of St. Amant High School; and Evan Thompson and Madison Campbell, of Ascension Christian High School.

CLAHEC is a nonprofit, community-based agency that serves as a training and information resource for health and education professionals for a 17-parish region, according to a news release. A primary goal of CLAHEC is to identify local needs and develop programs that will encourage young people to consider a career in health care and to practice in rural and underserved communities.

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Ascension Parish students explore healthcare careers at medical program - The Advocate

PINEVILLE The second-seeded East Ascension High girls basketball team had its 23-game winning streak and season come to end Monday night.

Krystal Freeman hit two free throws with 14.7 seconds left, giving No. 18 seed Pineville a 48-46 over the Spartans in a Class 5A nonselect regional-round game. Freeman scored a game-high 25 points for the winners, who beat Walker to open the playoffs last week.

EAHS (24-2) had a final chance to tie the score or win but turned the ball over with 10 seconds remaining as Freeman made the game-clinching steal. Diniaa McZeal led EAHS with 14 points; Lariah Ealy added 11 for the District 5-5A champion Spartans.

BRUSLY 70, MARKSVILLE 57: Caitlyn Williams scored a game-high 30 points to help ninth-seeded Brusly (22-11) advance to the Class 3A nonselect quarterfinals.

Angel Bradford added 19 points, and Morgan Spriggs had 10 for the Panthers of District 6-3A. Brusly gained an early advantage by outscoring MHS 16-8 in the first quarter.

Teeona Barkley led No. 8 Marksville with 28 points.

SOUTHERN LAB 80, ASCENSION EPISCOPAL 33: The fourth-seeded Kittens got a game-high 26 points from Stephanie Stewart in a Division IV select win.

LSU commitment Cailain Williams had 18 points, and Silas Payne scored 12 for SLHS.

HOLDEN 64, HICKS 29: In Class B, defending state champion Holden (27-4) outscored Hicks 19-0 in the first quarter and never looked back. K.K. Kropog set the pace for the No. 4 Rockets with 15 points. Kaylee Hughes added 14 and Jaycee Hughes finished with 10.

Kropog had three 3-pointers for Holden. Kelsey McFarland led Hicks with eight points.

ALBANY 60, DONALDSONVILLE 45: Cameron Woods finished with 18 points to lead sixth-seeded Albany (21-14) past No. 11 Donaldsonville (19-14) in a game that matched teams from area 3A districts.

Mahogany Williams contributed 11 for the Hornets. Mya Chapman also had 11 for Donaldsonville.

EPISCOPAL 33, SACRED HEART-New Orleans 18: Shannon Ahmad scored eight points to lead a balanced attack as Episcopal (19-11) advanced in Division III select. The Knights played in their main gym for the first time since Augusts historic flooding.

Tera Snell and Corrine Talbot each had seven points for Episcopal.

HANNAN 39, CHRISTIAN LIFE 38: Also in Division III select, No. 7 Hannan (16-12) held off a late charge from CLA.

Kennedy Martin and Miranda Kramer each had 11 points for Hannan. Joy Jones and Jewel Jones each had 11 for No. 10 seed Christian Life (19-8).

DUNHAM 44, ST. CHARLES CATHOLIC 43: Kelsey Day finished with 16 points to lead No. 10 Dunham (17-12) past seventh-seeded St. Charles in Division III select.

The Tigers made six 3-pointers. Hannah Barrow finished with 11 points.

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Ascension Parish in Batavia will host its annual Saint Joseph DayTable beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19.

This year the event is open to the general public and the funds raised will be used for the ministry and outreach done by Ascension Parish on behalf of the community. According to its pastor, Fr. David R. Glassmire, theparishseeks to "give back to the community for the goodness the Lord has shown to us by caring for the poor in our midst."

The traditional Italian feast will be held in the parish's Slomba Hall, 15 Sumner St.Bings Catering of Amherst is in charge of the food. A seven-course meal will be served family style to include: antipasti, bread, fish, greens and beans, smelt, pasta con sarde, along with a cash bar and wine available for your table.A children's menu will include mac and cheese, pizza and finger foods.

Music and Entertainment by Steve Balestreri.

COST: $25 per adult, $12.50 per child.

Seating is limited!

HOW TO OBTAIN TICKETS:Call the Parish Office at 585-343-1796 to reserve your table; families and businesses welcome.

You may also Pre-pay and buy your tickets online at: http://www.ascensionrcc.weshareonline.com. Please note: There is a service fee for this option!

Tickets are pre-sale only. There will be NO SALES the day of the event or AT THE DOOR! Cash or Check ONLY. Make Checks Payable to:Ascension Parish.

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Bill Summerhill, head of Amarillos Ascension Academy, has been selected as a distinguished administrator by the Texas Music Educators Association.

The Texas Music Educators Association Distinguished Administrator Award program recognizes school administrators who support music programs in schools across the state.

Summerhill was nominated by the Ascension Academy Music Department for his work establishing and growing the schools band.

The band started with just nine students and doubled in size.

When Dr. Summerhill took the helm at Ascension Academy, we had a small choir and an orchestra program, but no band, Ascension Academy music teacher Kellie Bartley said.

Over the next few months, he was so steadfast in the desire to form a band that he made several accomodations to the master schedule to fit in this new class at the only time I could be on campus to teach.

Asencion Academy also added a private lesson program and second section for advanced players.

The band has successfully competed in spring competitions and placed students in middle and high school region bands.

It performs annually as a full orchestra for Christmas programs and spring graduation.

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The owner of a Baton Rouge construction company accused committing post-flood contractor fraud in Ascension Parish was back in jail in East Baton Rouge Parish for allegedly ripping off a 67-year-old woman in a storm repair deal back in 2014.

Matthew Morris, who'd been released from jail in Ascension Parish on $635,000 bail on Feb. 10, was arrested at his home Tuesday morning by a team lead by State Police, said Sgt. L'Jean McKneely, a Baton Rouge police spokesman.

Morris, the owner of Complete Construction Contractors, is accused of defrauding more than a dozen Ascension Parish flood victims and is also wanted in at least eight additional cases in Livingston and St. John the Baptist parishes.

Morris maintained that he's "100 percent innocent of the charges against me" in a brief statement provided by his attorney after his release from Ascension jail earlier this month.

As Baton Rouge detectives led him past reporters to a waiting car for the ride to Parish Prison Tuesday morning, he silently hung his head, ignoring shouted questions.

The Baton Rouge arrest warrant alleges he defrauded a 67-year-old woman who paid him more than $100,000 to repair storm damage to her Chandler Drive home.Morris installed six windows, patched a hole in the woman's roof with black felt and never returned, the warrant says.

The victim told police she hired an attorney to intervene but that he refused complete the work or honor the contract.

Baton Rouge police booked Morris Tuesday morning on counts ofcounts of home improvement fraud, felony theft, theft of assets of an aged person and exploitation of the infirm.

Morris remained there Tuesday evening, with his bail set at $100,000.

Authorities in other jurisdictions continue to investigate complaints about Morris and his company, which Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley used a complicated contract to rack up thousands of dollars in claims assistance fees, grossly over-billed or billed people for work that had not been done, and collected residents insurance payments with inflated or fraudulent bills.

Lori Steele, Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman, said deputies have obtained warrants for Morris in seven cases and are investigating more.

"That's just the beginning," Steele told The Advocate on Monday.

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Former APSO deputy arrested for Simple Battery

James Atkins II, 34, a former Ascension Parish Sheriffs Deputy, was arrested on Feb. 14 and booked into the Ascension Parish Prison on one count of Simple Battery. The charges stem from an investigation, which was conducted into a report taken by Gonzales Patrol Officers from Feb. 8, where officers responded to a disturbance call made by Atkins at his residence located at 910 Janice Ave.

On Feb. 9, one of the parties involved in the altercation at his residence, whom was gone prior to officers arrival on Feb. 8, came into the police department and reported additional information, which lead to the arrest of Atkins.

He voluntarily surrendered in compliance with the warrant, which was issued for his arrest by the Gonzales Police Department.

Prairieville man indicted on charges including First Degree Rape

On Feb. 13, an Ascension Parish Grand Jury returned a True Bill of Indictment on Stephen Janis, 55, of Prairieville, on the charges of First Degree Rape, False Imprisonment with a Dangerous Weapon, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Second Degree Battery.

Janis is accused of raping, beating and holding a woman against her will in November 2016. Investigators with the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office were dispatched to a local hospital where they made contact with the victim who advised them of the incident.

Assistant District Attorney Shawn Bush is the lead prosecutor on this case.

Gonzales man receives sentence after 2015 burglary

On Feb. 14, David Holcombe of Gonzales, age 25, pled guilty to the charge of Simple Burglary. Holcombe was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Thomas Kliebert. The guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors following a 2015 burglary.

On Oct. 19, 2015, Ascension Parish Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Bayou Narcisse Road in Gonzales in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the homeowner who advised that some items were missing from two vehicles parked under the car port. The homeowner advised that the home is equipped with security cameras.

Investigators reviewed the video surveillance and were able to view the suspect entering the two unlocked vehicles and gaining entry into the garage through a side door. The homeowner noted several miscellaneous items that were missing. Investigators released a portion of the video surveillance to the media and shortly after received a Crime Stoppers tip that the individual in the video Holcombe.

Investigators also located a DNA sample on the scene that was consistent with Holcomes DNA profile. Holcombe was arrested and transported to the Ascension Parish Jail where he confessed to the burglary and was booked accordingly.

Upon entering a guilty plea to the above charge, as per the plea agreement with prosecutors, Judge Kliebert ordered that Holcombe be committed to the Louisiana Department of Corrections for a period of 10 years with credit for time served.

New Orleans man pleads guilty to Ascension bank fraud

On Feb. 15, Frank Nelson of 7543 Tricia Court, New Orleans, 60, pled guilty to Bank Fraud. Nelson was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over the matter was the Honorable Judge Thomas Kliebert.

On June 3, 2015, deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office were dispatched to a Prairieville bank regarding the cashing of a fraudulent check. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with an employee who advised that on May 5, 2015, a black male subject entered the bank and cashed a check in an amount exceeding $2,000. The check appeared to be issued by a Baton Rouge business to a subject by the name of Frank Nelson.

It was later determined that the checks were homemade. Investigators viewed surveillance video and were able to positively identify the individual cashing the check as Nelson. An arrest warrant was issued, and he was subsequently arrested on May 17, 2016. Nelson was transported to the Ascension Parish Jail where he was booked accordingly.

Per Judge Kliebert, sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation. Nelson faces up to 10 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary of Local Church Storage Building

On Feb. 15, Michael Duplessis, 34, of 43017 Weber City Road, Gonzales, pled guilty to Simple Burglary. Duplessis was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Phil Maples, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Thomas Kliebert. The guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors following a 2016 burglary.

On July 13, 2016, Ascension Parish Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched to Holy Rosary Church in St. Amant regarding a burglary. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a church employee who advised that he was doing maintenance around the church when he made contact with an unknown white male subject.

The subject advised that he was looking for the food bank. The employee continued to work around the church after directing the subject to the food bank. A short while later, the employee went to the storage shed where he observed that a tool box containing miscellaneous tools was missing.

Deputies were able to identify the unknown subject as Duplessis. Deputies were able to make contact with a relative of Duplessis who advised that he was in possession of the tool box in question and had gotten it at the church.

He was subsequently arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail. It should be noted that Duplessis has two prior burglary convictions.

Upon entering a plea of guilty to the above charge, as per the plea agreement with prosecutors, Judge Kliebert ordered that Duplessis be committed to the Louisiana Department of Corrections for a period of 10 years with credit for time served.

Gonzales Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary and Theft Charges

On Feb. 13, Bret Millet, 52, of 14490 Lake Crossing Drive Gonzales, pled guilty to Simple Burglary, Theft of Goods Valued at $1500 or more, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Millet was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Amy Colby, and presiding over this matter was the Honorable Judge Jason Verdigets. This guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement with prosecutors following a 2015 residential burglary.

On July 6, 2015, Ascension Parish Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Stafford Estates Subdivision Road, Gonzales, in reference to a residential burglary. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant who advised that when he arrived at his fathers residence, he observed that the front door was wide open.

The complainant also advised that there were multiple miscellaneous items missing from throughout the residence. Investigators dusted for fingerprints and were able to swab a small amount of blood on a piece of glass that had been broken during the burglary. The blood sample was sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab where it was analyzed for potential DNA. The blood sample matched the DNA composition of Bret Millet. Deputies also located Millets identification card on the ground near the residence.

An arrest warrant was then issued for Millet. On July 7, 2015, sheriffs deputies made contact with Millet at his residence and advised him of the arrest warrant. While Millet was being placed into handcuffs, deputies observed that Millet was holding a crack pipe, or device commonly used for smoking crack cocaine. He was arrested and transported to the Ascension Parish jail where he was booked accordingly.

Guilty Pleas

During the week of Feb. 13 to Feb. 17, the following defendants pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 23rd Judicial District Court, parishes of Ascension, Assumption and St. James.

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Cyril Ezumezu, 1223 N. Coolidge Ave., Gonzales, 30, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. Sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation.

Morris Miles, 502 Front St. Donaldsonville, 24, pled guilty to Aggravated Battery and was sentenced to two years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

Travis Parent, 32588 Jasmin Lane, Denham Springs, 27, pled guilty to Negligent Homicide. Sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation.

David Holcombe, 12386 Cleo Road, Gonzales, 25, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

Grayln Leduff, 2444 Valley St., Baton Rouge, 45, pled guilty to Simple Burglary. Sentencing is set for March 27.

Delynn Ricks, 909 S Abe Ave., Gonzales, 24, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance. Sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation.

Santos Torrez, 40436 Kathy St., Gonzales, 53, pled guilty on Nov. 28, 2016, to the charge of DWI Third Offense. On Feb. 14, Torrez was sentenced to one year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

Frank Nelson, 7543 Tricia Court, New Orleans, 60, pled guilty to Bank Fraud. Sentencing was deferred pending a Pre-Sentence Investigation.

Michael Duplessis, 43017 Weber City Road, Gonzales, 34, pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 10 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

Jerome Bougere, 133 Palm St., Donaldsonville, 39, pled guilty to Simple Kidnapping, Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault and Domestic Abuse. The defendant was sentenced to five years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. He is to serve three years of the imposed sentence, and the remaining two years are to be suspended. Upon release, the defendant is to be placed on two years supervised probation.

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Shawn Bush and Phil Maples. Presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Thomas Kliebert.

Takeisha Scott, 42421 La., 30 Gonzales, 28, pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Simple Battery. On the charge of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling, the defendant was sentenced to two years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on one year supervised probation. On the charge of Simple Battery, the defendant was sentenced to six months supervised probation. The imposed sentences are to run concurrent with one another.

Aquindice Garrison, 408 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville, 26, pled guilty to Second Degree Battery and was sentenced to four years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on two years supervised probation.

Jesse Collins, 411 Blue Bird St., Gonzales, 41, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to five years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on five years supervised probation.

Bret Millet, 14490 Lake Crossing Drive, Gonzales, age 52, pled guilty to Simple Burglary, Theft of Goods Valued at $1500 or More, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On the charge of Simple Burglary, the defendant was sentenced to six years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. On the charge of Theft of Goods Valued at $1500 or more, the defendant was sentenced to five years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served. On the charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, the defendant was sentenced to six months in the parish jail with credit for time served. All of the imposed sentences are to run concurrent with one another.

John Porteous, 14446 Lake Crossing Drive Gonzales, 40, pled guilty to Simple Arson and was sentenced to five years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be suspended, and placed on two years supervised probation.

The above cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Joni Buquoi and Amy Colby. Presiding over these matters was the Honorable Judge Jason Verdigets.

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