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Parole revoked for Richard Preston after DWI and related charges; board recommends DOC substance‑abuse and domestic‑violence programs
Summary
The Committee on Parole revoked the parole of Richard Preston (DOC 764067) following his November 2024 arrest and later convictions for DWI and related offenses. The board recommended DOC‑approved substance‑abuse treatment and domestic‑violence programming while incarcerated.
The Committee on Parole revoked the parole of Richard Preston (DOC 764067) at a hearing May 20, 2025, after the panel reviewed allegations tied to a November 2024 arrest and subsequent court actions.
At the Ascension Parish Jail remote hearing, Preston pleaded not guilty at the preliminary stage to some allegations but ultimately admitted guilt to a DWI conviction and to falling behind on supervision fees. Parole staff summarized charges linked to a November 23, 2024, incident reported by the St. Charles Parish sheriff’s office that included an initial firearms allegation (later refused by the district attorney), DWI (resulting conviction), careless operation and other counts; two counts of simple assault remained pending in the initial reports.
Preston’s attorney provided the panel an affidavit from a witness, Taj James, who said a firearm at issue belonged to James and fell from his waistband; the district attorney later refused the firearm charge after reviewing that account. Preston acknowledged a DWI conviction in the local court. The board also received testimony from multiple family members in support, including Tamisha (Tamisha/Tamisha Preston identified herself as the inmate’s mother) and Taj James, who also described the firearm falling from his waistband.
Board member discussion focused on the DWI conviction, the presence of other pending or dismissed counts, and Preston’s admitted arrears on supervision fees ($693 reported at one point). Commissioner Stevenson moved to revoke parole based on the DWI conviction and fee arrears; commissioners Prater and the chairman concurred and the board voted to revoke.
The board recommended that, while incarcerated, Preston be referred to Department of Corrections‑approved substance‑abuse treatment and a DOC‑approved domestic‑violence program (DVOP). The chair also urged access to anger‑management programming and other reentry supports when appropriate. The panel concluded the hearing by revoking parole and directing appropriate referrals to DOC programs.
