Ascension Parish man pleads guilty to hunting violations

Ascension Parish, La — The 23rd Judicial Court in Ascension Parish sentenced an Ascension Parish man on April 25 to pay $2,475 in fines and court costs stemming from hunting violations.

Judge Marylyn Lambert accepted Michael W. Theroit’s, 21, of Darrow, guilty plea on all charges and sentenced him to pay $1,625 in fines for night hunting violations. Theroit is also responsible for $850 in court costs.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division Senior Agent Hal Bridges cited Theroit on Nov. 19 at 2:20 a.m. in Ascension Parish on River Road.

Theriot was cited for hunting deer during illegal hours with artificial light, hunting from a public road and moving vehicle, hunting without a resident basic and big game hunting license and hunting deer using illegal methods.