Three sentenced for drug crimes

Three Morgan City residents entered guilty pleas in drug prosecutions in Assumption Parish and received prison sentences ranging from 18 months to four years.

The sentences were imposed during the March 28-April 1 session by 23rd Judicial District Judge Jason Verdigets.
Sentenced were:

—Wesley Bass, 25, Cottonwood Street, Morgan City, who pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a Schedule II drug, two counts of possession of a Schedule I drug, possession or introduction of contra-band into a penal institution, and obstruction of justice.

Bass was sentenced to three years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

—Jerret Cortez, 33, Vivian Street, Morgan City, pleaded guilty to distribution of a Schedule II drug and was sentenced to four years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

—Jill Parker, 47, Two Brothers Street, Morgan City, pleaded guilty to possession of a Schedule II drug and was sentenced to 18 months with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served.

The cases were prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Thomas Daigle.