One man is dead in Gonzales after a fight in Geismar moved into the area.

One man is dead in Gonzales after a fight in Geismar moved into the area.

Five men have been arrested in connection with the triple murder that occurred on February 17, 2012 on Babin Rd. in Gonzales in which Irwin Marchand, Shirley Marchand, and Doug Dooley were killed.

Two more individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal killings of Robert Irwin Marchand, Douglas Dooley, and Shirley Marchand.

Three arrests have been made in the recent brutal murders of three people within the Ascension Parish community.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley reports the arrest of a Prairieville man following a shooting investigation.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley reports that Shirley Marchand died earlier this morning as a result of injuries sustained during the attack that resulted in the deaths of her husband, Robert Irwin Marchand, and her son, Doug Dooley.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley reports his investigators with the assistance of Louisiana State Police Crime Lab and the United States Marshal Service have gathered additional information during the course of the double homicide investigation.  The safe that was recently recovered in Livingston Parish was identified as the safe that was stolen from the Marchand residence.  Ascension Parish Investigators and LSP Crime Lab Technicians working along with technicians from Alford Safe and Lock Company were able to open the safe.

The Gonzales Police Department is offering an Equalizer Women’s self defense course.

A letter from St. Amant Volunteer Fire Department Chief James E. LeBlanc

The Ascension Parish community was once again faced with tragic news, as they learned of an accident in the St. Amant area of the parish.
 

It’s been a sad and difficult time for our community, as residents come to terms with hearing of the brutal attacks on three residents which have left two dead and one fighting for her life.

On February 15, State Police Patrol Troopers assigned to Troop A and Narcotics Troopers arrested Ashely Smith (B/M, age 34) of Gonzales following an investigation into a vehicle pursuit that occurred on the evening of February 12. 

Update on story: 2/20/12, 1:46 p.m.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley has said that all victims were found with their throats slit, and that each showed signs of bodily harm. No forced entry was obvious at the property.

According to Sheriff Wiley, an entire safe containing four coin sets valued around $500,000 was taken from the marchand home.

Sheriff Wiley has also stated that the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has received multiple citizen contacts regarding the double homicide. These calls were largely generated due to the gold and rare coins that were stolen. As to the case itself, we are currently following up on several leads and continue to interview any and all individuals who had remote contact with the victims. As a gesture of reassurance to our citizens and to  increase officer presence and response time, extra and targeted patrols have been initiated and will continue for the foreseeable future.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley reports two dead and one clinging to life following an apparent home invasion on Babin Road off of U. S. 61 in Gonzales. 

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley reports the death of a Donaldsonville man following a burglary investigation.

Ascension Parish Chief Criminal Deputy Tony Bacala reports the narcotics division has made multiple arrests following a month long narcotics investigation.

Ascension Parish Chief Criminal Deputy Tony Bacala reports multiple arrests following a 2 week investigation into a rash of burglaries in Donaldsonville.

Earlier this afternoon, WAFB Channel 9 presented a brief investigative report regarding Gonzales Chief of Police Sherman Jackson.

The Gonzales Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a suspected shoplifter.