Parole board hears multiple revocation cases; revokes some paroles, leaves others pending residence or conditions

The Committee on Parole held a series of remote revocation hearings at multiple parish facilities and reached differing outcomes depending on each parolee's record and admissions. Acting Chair Pete Freeman and board members Mister Tillis and Miss Stapleton presided.

The board revoked parole for at least two men after votes to revoke, declined to revoke in several other cases but imposed conditions (including no-contact orders or verification of a residence), and in one case reinstated a work-release order while requiring payment of an outstanding extradition cost.

Why it matters: Parole revocations affect whether people return to custody and can change supervision conditions (travel permits, work release, interstate transfers). Several decisions included specific conditions or follow-up steps—such as completing an interstate compact, arranging payment plans, or verifying approved residences—that will determine whether a parolee is released again.

Marlon White, DLC 710544, was the subject of a revocation hearing after a December arrest and subsequent amended pleas in local court. The board heard testimony from a staff member at Ouachita and from White’s supporter, identified in the record as Miss Lee. After discussion the panel voted 2–1 to revoke White’s parole; the panel recorded that two members voted to revoke and one voted not to revoke. The transcript records the chair’s announcement: “Your probation’s been revoked.” White had earlier said he pleaded not guilty to the more serious original counts and acknowledged pleading guilty to reduced charges in February 2025 that resulted in concurrent 90‑day sentences with credit for time served on 12/07/2024.

Abdul Collins (DOC 753041), who spoke with multiple supporters in the hearing and acknowledged a pending felony charge in Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty to the out‑of‑state charge and the board voted to revoke his parole. Board members pointed to Collins’s admission that he had traveled out of state and become involved in criminal activity as the principal grounds for revocation.

Joseph Wayne Nethery (DLC 333584) faced domestic‑related allegations that were dismissed by the district attorney; family members testified the alleged victim has a history of mental‑health crises. After discussion the board voted not to revoke Nethery’s parole but imposed a no‑contact restriction with the alleged victim and advised that he should file for a restraining order if needed. The board noted he must avoid the residence and that family or approved visitors should come to him rather than him returning to the location.

At Lafourche Parish, a hearing for a man identified as Major (name rendered in the transcript as "Mister Major") focused on noncompliance with medication that had prevented participation in an approved work‑release program. The facility lieutenant described the inmate as compliant since medical clearance and recommended options. After an executive session the board reinstated the work‑release order and directed the parolee to pay an $832 extradition cost (with the board noting a payment plan can be arranged if he is unable to pay immediately while in work release).

Shane Hicks (VOC 337829) was the subject of a contested hearing in Calcasieu Parish. Board members reviewed surveillance and witness accounts about an on‑site altercation and several related alleged violations (including failure to report, criminal activity allegations later dismissed, and supervision fee arrears). The panel voted to revoke Hicks’s parole.

Don Ray Richardson (DOC 622248) acknowledged living at an unregistered address where the presence of children’s items prompted a parole check; he also admitted to illegal marijuana use. The board voted not to revoke but held Richardson until probation and parole could verify an approved residence that is not near a daycare or otherwise restricted.

Votes at a glance: - Marlon White (DLC 710544): Revoked; vote 2–1 (two members voted to revoke, one voted not to revoke). Key facts: December 7, 2024 booking; February 2025 guilty pleas on amended charges to disturbing the peace and criminal mischief; concurrent 90‑day sentences with credit for time served. Supporting testimony from Miss Lee recorded. (Transcript segments referenced throughout the hearing.) - Abdul Collins (DOC 753041): Revoked; vote recorded as revocation. Key facts: Pleaded guilty to a second‑degree burglary charge in Oklahoma City; attendees urged leniency but board cited interstate criminal activity. - Joseph Wayne Nethery (DLC 333584): Not revoked; conditions imposed (no contact with alleged victim; must call police if contacted; may be required to relocate to verified address in Winn Parish). Rationale: charges dismissed by DA; family testimony about the alleged victim’s instability weighed in favor of supervision with restrictions. - Major (Lafourche case): Work‑release reinstated with condition to pay $832 extradition cost; board noted medical clearance and directed parole/probation to process paperwork for work release. - Shane Hicks (VOC 337829): Revoked; panel cited violations including failure to report and other conduct despite contested claims of being the victim in one altercation (formal charges tied to the incident were later dismissed in criminal court, per the record, but the board found supervision violations). Vote recorded as revocation. - Don Ray Richardson (DOC 622248): Not revoked; held until an approved residence is verified and with instruction to avoid locations near daycares; parole officer to verify residence before release.

What the board emphasized: Members repeatedly told parolees that compliance with conditions (reporting changes of address, notifying parole officers before travel, staying on prescribed medications, and avoiding known associates or restricted locations) was decisive in determining whether parole would be revoked. Several hearings included an executive session for confidential matters before a public vote.

Next steps and follow‑up: For cases where the board imposed conditions rather than revoking, parole officers were directed to verify residences, assist with interstate compact paperwork where applicable, and set up payment plans for restitution or costs where needed. For revoked paroles, standard returns to custody procedures and detention transfers were noted or implied in the record.

The session covered multiple jails and several formal votes; the transcript shows the board recording each outcome on the record before closing each facility’s portion of the session.