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Deputies arrest Prairieville woman accused of having sex with teen
PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — An investigation by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a Prairieville woman on Wednesday, July 31. Leeann Yammarino, 43, was charged with four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile and two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. She was charged with two more counts of indecent behavior with juveniles on Friday, Aug. 2.
Ascension Parish woman accused of having sex with minor arrested
A Prairieville woman has been arrested after she was accused of having sexual intercourse with a minor. Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Juvenile Unit arrested Leeann Yammarino, 43, on Wednesday, July 31. According to law enforcement, she is charged with two counts felony carnal knowledge of...
Ascension woman charged after alleged sexual relationship with 15-year-old
ASCENSION — A Prairieville woman has been arrested and charged with several charges involving teenagers. Leeann Yammarino, 43, of Prairieville, was arrested Wednesday, July 31 by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. She is charged with two counts felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and four counts indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Prairieville woman accused of having sex with teen, sending 'lewd images and videos' to minors
PRAIRIEVILLE — A woman was arrested for having sex with a minor multiple times and sending lewd photos and videos to three others, Ascension Parish deputies said. Leeann Yammarino, 43, was arrested Wednesday and is being charged with two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Around Ascension Parish: Fête-Dieu du Mississippi to include Donaldsonville stop
The Fête-Dieu du Mississippi with a Eucharistic procession and overnight adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will travel along the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to New Orleans Aug. 14 and 15, including a stop in the Ascension Parish seat of Donaldsonville. The event will begin with an 8 a.m....
Meet the candidates for state judge in River Parishes' newly created judicial seat
The inaugural race for a freshly minted judge's seat on the 23rd Judicial District Court will pit a Prairieville attorney against a former Ascension Parish prosecutor. Jennifer Prescott and Toni Falterman Menard will appear on the ballot in the Nov. 5 contest. The women are competing to take the bench in Division F of the 23rd JDC, which handles criminal and civil matters in Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes.
APSO: Prairieville suspect accused of sex with juvenile, indecent behavior
Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre announced the arrest of a Prairieville suspect on two counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and four counts indecent behavior with a juvenile. According to a news release, detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Juvenile Unit arrested 43-year-old Leeann Yammarino July 31....
Gonzales man fatally shot at residence, Ascension Parish Sheriff reports
Ascension Parish deputies responded to a fatal shooting about 1 a.m. Aug. 1 at an apartment along Hwy. 44 in Gonzales. According to an Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office news release, detectives found 26-year-old Mark Johnson Jr. dead of apparent gunshot wounds inside his residence. The investigation is ongoing, per the...
APSO: Gonzales man fatally shot at residence
Ascension Parish deputies responded to a fatal shooting at an apartment along Hwy. 44 in Gonzales Aug. 1 at around 1 a.m. According to an Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office news release, detectives found 26-year-old Mark Johnson Jr. dead of apparent gunshot wounds inside his residence. The investigation is ongoing, per...
Louisiana state representative apprehended for drunk driving while under the influence, State Police say
According to a news release from the State Police, Louisiana Representative Ken Brass, who hails from Vacherie, was taken into custody for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol just after midnight on Friday. According to a news release, a trooper observed a 2018 GMC Yukon weaving in and out...
AP Schools names Barry Whittington Principal of Dutchtown High School
Ascension Public Schools announces the appointment of four new school administrators, including Dutchtown High Principal Barry Whittington. “It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome these new leaders who bring a wealth of experience to our schools. Their dedication to student success and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment will undoubtedly enhance our educational community,” said Superintendent Edith Walker, Ed.D.
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