Man Sentenced to 10 Years After Guilty Plea

Taber Davis pleaded guilty to firearm possession charges in Louisiana

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:49am

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An extreme close-up of a handgun trigger and grip, lit by a harsh flash against a dark background, conveying a gritty, investigative aesthetic around the issue of illegal gun possession.A recent conviction for illegal firearm possession highlights the continued efforts to curb gun violence in local communities.Lutcher Today

A 26-year-old man from Lutcher, Louisiana named Taber Davis was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and illegal possession of stolen firearms. The charges stemmed from a traffic stop in February 2025 where detectives found a stolen firearm in Davis' vehicle.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement and prosecutors to crack down on illegal gun possession, especially by convicted felons, in an effort to reduce gun violence in local communities.

The details

According to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's office, on February 10, 2025, St. James Parish Sheriff's Office detectives initiated a traffic stop that resulted in a firearm being found inside Davis' vehicle. Davis admitted the firearm, which was reported stolen from East Baton Rouge Parish, belonged to him.

  • On February 10, 2025, detectives found the stolen firearm during a traffic stop.
  • In December, Davis pleaded guilty to the charges.
  • On April 13, 2026, Davis was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

The players

Taber Davis

A 26-year-old man from Lutcher, Louisiana who pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and illegal possession of stolen firearms.

Ricky Babin

The 23rd Judicial District Attorney who announced Davis' 10-year sentence.

St. James Parish Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and found the stolen firearm in Davis' vehicle.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenge of reducing illegal gun possession and the role of law enforcement and prosecutors in holding offenders accountable to enhance public safety in local communities.