Daniel W. Newell, District Attorney for the Second Judicial District in and for the Parish of Bienville, made the following announcements relative to disposition of cases in Bienville Parish in April 2026.

Michael Cottingham of Ringgold pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine. He was sentenced to 2 years at hard labor. This sentence will run consecutive with his parole.

Brandon Fraizer of Nashville, NC, pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS 2 grams or more but less than 28 grams of cocaine, fentanyl, and ANPP. He also pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS 2 grams or more but less than 28 grams of oxycodone. He was sentenced to 5 years at hard labor on each charge, which was suspended. He was placed on 5 years supervised probation and required to pay fines
and cost to the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office. Both sentences are to run concurrently.

Scott Cameron Jessup of Bossier City pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. He was sentenced to 5 years at hard labor to be served without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. He also pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine more than 2 grams but less than 28 grams. He was sentenced to 3 years at hard labor. Both sentences are to run concurrently.

Michael Palmer, Jr. of Ringgold pled guilty to 2 counts of Distribution of Schedule II Cocaine. He was sentenced to 10 years at hard labor on each charge, to run concurrently.

Jaycee Davis of Castor pled guilty to Theft over $1,000. He was sentenced to 2 years at hard labor, which was suspended. He was placed on 2 years supervised probation, and ordered to pay restitution.

Jasmine Millican of Arcadia pled guilty to 2 counts of Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence. She was sentenced to 1 year at hard labor on each charge to run concurrently.

Jeremy Smith of Simsboro pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II Methamphetamine less than 2 grams. He was sentenced to 2 years at hard labor, which was suspended. He was placed on 2 years supervised probation.

Chad Young of Arcadia pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Marijuana. He was sentenced to 5 years at hard labor. He also pled guilty to Distribution of Schedule II cocaine. He was sentenced to 7 years at hard labor. These two charges are to run consecutively. He also pled guilty to Distribution of Schedule II Cocaine. He was sentenced to 5 years at hard labor. This charge is to run
concurrently with previous two charges. His total sentence was 12 years at hard labor.