D.A Presents Award in Franklinton

District Attorney Warren Montgomery presented an outstanding achievement award to Franklinton Jr. High School student Jordan McKenzie. Each year, Mr. Montgomery recognizes students at junior high and high schools in Washington and St. Tammany Parishes for their...

DA Montgomery’s Statement on Appealing Recent Ruling

District Attorney Warren Montgomery made the following statement Tuesday, regarding the recent ruling by ad hoc Judge Marion Edwards in the District Attorney’s civil lawsuit against parish government: “I and the Louisiana District Attorneys Association do...

Covington Man Gets 20 Years for Forcible Rape

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 7, 2016 COVINGTON—Keith J. Lafrance, 35, of Covington, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the forcible rape of a woman two years ago. District Judge Raymond Childress issued the sentence Oct. 31, about 2½ weeks after a jury found...

DA Montgomery sends letter to Advocate Editor

Oct. 4, 2016 Letters to the Editor The New Orleans Advocate 1010 Common St. New Orleans, LA 70112 Dear Editor: I read with interest John Simerman’s story on Oct. 1 about Louisiana’s habitual offender law, and I’d like to explain my opinion. First, there are many...