Bienville Parish – Press Release
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:
4-6-21
William James Cox of Gibsland, LA—Pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery-Child Endangerment and was sentenced to time served since July 11, 2020. He also pled guilty to Simple Battery and was sentenced to 3 months in the parish jail. These sentences will run concurrently.
Gerry Paul McCoy of Jamestown, LA—Pled guilty to Disturbing the Peace and was sentenced to time served since July 3, 2020.
Michael C. Palmer, Jr. of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Distribution of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamine) and Distribution of Schedule I CDS (Marijuana) and was sentenced to 5 years hard labor on each. These sentences will run concurrently. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
4-13-21
Vanruss Robinson, Jr. of Kansas City, KS—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 unsupervised probation. He will also be required to pay $838 in fines and court costs.
4-20-21
Derrick Baines of Rockwell, TX—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 was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Tevin Dewayne Brackens 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. These sentences will run concurrently. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Shaquille Brooks of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Criminal Mischief, Possession of Schedule I CDS (Synthetic Cannabinoid), and Theft Less than $1,000 and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail on each count, which are to run consecutively. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Lawrence Dominique of Shreveport, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Flight from an Officer and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Joshua Estes of Heflin, LA—Pled guilty to Simple Cruelty to Animals and was sentenced to pay a fine and court cost of $438.00.
Christopher Hefferman of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and was sentenced to 10 years hard labor. He also pled guilty to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property and was sentenced to 15 years hard labor. These sentences will run concurrently. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Danielle Joiner of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to Theft Less than $1,000 and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail, which was suspended. She will be placed to 2 years supervised probation. She will also pay restitution to the victim.
Broderick L. Ramey of Homer, LA—Pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery- Strangulation and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Deoderick Russell of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Attempted Simple Escape and was sentenced to 1 year hard labor. He also pled guilty to Domestic Abuse Battery and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail. These sentences will run consecutively to each other and to any pending parole or probation matters. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Roderick Scott of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Possession of Schedule II CDS (Cocaine) and was sentenced to 2 years hard labor, all of which was suspended but 1 year. He will be placed on 2 years supervised probation. He also pled guilty to Resisting an Officer and was sentenced to 3 months in the parish jail. These sentences will run concurrently. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Dontavious Tibbs of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Simple Robbery and was sentenced to 7 years hard labor. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Amber S. Vernon of Arcadia, LA—Pled guilty to Simple Criminal Damage to Property and was sentenced to 6 months in the parish jail, which was suspended. She will be placed on 1 year supervised probation and will be required to make restitution to the victim.
Jeffery V. Walker of Sibley, LA—Pled guilty to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property and was sentenced to 10 years hard labor, all of which was suspended but 4 years. He will be placed on 3 years supervised probation. He also pled guilty to Second Degree Battery and was sentenced to 4 years hard labor. These sentences will run concurrently. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
Russell D. Wrenn of Minden, LA—Pled guilty to Theft Over $5,000 but Less than $25,000 and was sentenced to 3 years hard labor, which was suspended. He will be placed on 3 years hard labor and will be required to make restitution to the victim. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
4-23-21
Charleston Dewayne Patterson of Ringgold, LA—Pled guilty to two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder and was sentenced to serve 25 years hard labor on each, which will run concurrently. He was given credit for any time served while awaiting sentencing.
