Full Breakdown
Recent Criminal Incidents in Assumption Parish, Louisiana
10/25/2025, 11:12:35 AM
Overview of Recent Arrests
Assumption Parish has witnessed a series of significant criminal incidents leading to multiple arrests in recent weeks. These events include serious charges such as first-degree rape, aggravated battery, attempted murder, and cruelty to the infirmed, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding public safety in the region.
First-Degree Rape Charge Against Gage Austin Gros
On October 25, 2025, Gage Austin Gros, a 29-year-old resident of Paincourtville, was arrested on a first-degree rape charge. This charge stems from allegations involving a girl under the age of 12, who reported being raped multiple times by a close biological relative between July 2022 and July 2025. The investigation began when the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Texas received the report and subsequently transferred their findings to Assumption Parish detectives in October 2025. Following a thorough investigation, including the execution of multiple search warrants, detectives identified Gros as the suspect and secured an arrest warrant. He is currently held at the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
Aggravated Battery Incident Involving Michael Jones Jr.
In a separate incident, Michael Jones Jr., a 36-year-old Belle Rose resident, was arrested on charges of aggravated battery following a violent domestic dispute on October 25, 2025. According to Sheriff Leland Falcon, deputies responded to a report of a domestic altercation where the victim alleged that Jones physically attacked her with a microwave and a kitchen skillet. Jones was not present when authorities arrived but was later apprehended upon returning to the residence. He remains in custody, with bond details pending.
Deputy-Involved Shooting and Hate Crime Charges Against Paul Blanchard
On October 16, 2025, Paul Blanchard, a 60-year-old from Pierre Part, was involved in a deputy-involved shooting that resulted in multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder and a hate crime. The incident began when Blanchard confronted a lawn care worker with racially charged remarks and subsequently fired a shotgun at the victim. The situation escalated when Blanchard fired at responding deputies, injuring one sheriff. Both Blanchard and the initial victim were hospitalized due to serious injuries. An arrest warrant has been issued for Blanchard, who will be booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center upon medical clearance.
Allegations of Abuse by Healthcare Worker Markus M. D. Stadium
In another alarming case, healthcare worker Markus M. D. Stadium, 36, was arrested for allegedly burning a patient with a lighter while claiming the injuries were from wasps. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office was alerted on October 6, 2025, by a healthcare facility suspecting abuse. Investigators found evidence of Stadium using a barbecue grill lighter to inflict burns on the victim. He has been charged with cruelty to the infirmed and is being held on a $1 million bond.
Conclusion
These incidents reflect a troubling trend of violence and abuse within Assumption Parish, prompting law enforcement to remain vigilant. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office continues to investigate these cases, urging the public to provide any relevant information that may assist in ongoing inquiries.
