Daniel W. Newell, District Attorney for the Second Judicial District in and for the Parish of Bienville, makes the following announcement relative to disposition of cases in Bienville Parish on the dates indicated:

9-14-2021

• Michael R. Daniels of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to two counts of Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor on each count, to run concurrently, which was suspended. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation.

• Deshawn Gipson of Gibsland, LA—Pled guilty to Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation.

• Mitchell Ray Modisette of Chatham, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Assault and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail, which was suspended. He will be placed on 6 months supervised probation and required to pay fines and costs to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.

• Paula Baker of Bienville, LA—Pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 1 year hard labor, which was suspended. She will be placed on 1 year supervised probation. She also pled guilty to Possession of Schedule I CDS (Marijuana) and was sentenced to 1 month in the parish jail.

• Donavon Lard of Bienville, LA—Pled guilty Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation. He also pled guilty to Possession of Schedule I CDS (Marijuana) and was sentenced to 30 days parish jail.

9-17-2021

• Edward Tierone Flournoy of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and was sentenced to 4 years hard labor. He also pled guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and was sentenced to 4 years hard labor. These sentences will run concurrently.

• DeKourtney Maurice Dunn of Bienville, LA—Pled guilty to Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile. He was sentenced to 5 years hard labor and must register as a sex offender.

• Jacob Daniel Jones of Bienville, LA—Pled guilty to Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 3 years supervised probation. He also pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 1 year in the parish jail.

• Frederick D. Moore of Heflin, LA—Pled guilty to Carjacking and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. He also pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail. These sentences will run concurrently.

• Victor Theus of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor.

9-20-21

• Sylvia Lesabre Hudson of Milwaukee, WI—Pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Heroin) and was sentenced to 5 years hard labor, one year of which was suspended. She will be placed on 1 year supervised probation.
• Jessica Lea Ledford of Ruston, LA—Pled guilty to Theft over $5,000 but less than $25,000 and was sentenced to 1 year hard labor, which was suspended. She will be placed on 1 year supervised probation.

9-29-21

• Daniel Tremaine Davis of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to two counts of Distribution of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 5 years hard labor on each, which will run concurrently.
• Willie J. Franklin of Homer, LA—Pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail, which was suspended. He will be placed on 1 year supervised probation during which time is not allowed to possess firearms and must complete a domestic abuse treatment class.
• Cameron Michael Kelly of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Simple Burglary and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 3 years supervised probation and is required to pay fines and costs to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Zachary Aaron Moss of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Distribution of Schedule I CDS (Marijuana) and Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS (Marijuana). He was sentenced to 5 years hard labor on each to run concurrently, which was suspended. He will be placed on 3 years supervised probation and is required to pay fines and costs to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Edwin Jemond Roberson of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to two counts of Distribution of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor on each, concurrent, all of which was suspended but the time already served. He will be placed on 3 years supervised probation and is required to pay fines and costs to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Kavoldrec Q. Robinson of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 5 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 3 years supervised probation and is required to pay fines and costs to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Ronald Dale Sanderford of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Assault and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail, which was suspended. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation and is required to pay fines and costs to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Benton Lee Hart Swain of Simsboro, LA—Pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation.

10-6-21

• Matthew Denzell Fortes of Jackson, MS—Pled guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation. He also pled guilty to Resisting an Officer and Speeding and was sentenced to pay fine and cost to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Richard Wade Lafitte of Keithville, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things $5,000 or more but less than $25,000. He was sentenced to 4 years hard labor on each, which will run concurrently.

10-13-21

• Donovan D. Brooks of Bossier City, LA—Pled guilty to Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor. He also pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor. These sentences will run concurrently.
• Michael Wayne Nash of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Resisting an Office with Force or Violence, Battery of a Police Officer Requiring Medical Attention, and Disarming of a Police Officer. He was sentenced to 3 years hard labor on each, which will run concurrently. He also pled guilty to Simple Escape and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor. This sentence will run consecutively with any other sentences.

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