Baton Rouge — The Louisiana Committee on Parole met Jan. 7, 2025, at its Baton Rouge headquarters (with virtual members joining) to hear revocation matters and related testimony. The panel reviewed multiple individual parole files, heard statements from alleged victims, family members and attorneys, and issued a mix of revocations and continuations with conditions.

The meeting produced multiple formal outcomes. The panel revoked parole in cases that included allegations of domestic abuse battery, a DWI with an elevated blood alcohol content and repeat positive drug tests; in other cases the panel elected not to revoke parole but ordered conditions such as no-contact directives and completion of domestic-violence intervention or other treatment. The committee repeatedly noted that district attorneys had in several matters declined to file criminal charges, while the panel considered the preponderance-of-evidence standard applicable to supervision hearings.

Votes at a glance

- Domingo Montreal Gail (DOC 743528): Allegations included failure to report, a home-invasion allegation and a domestic-abuse-battery allegation (charges later refused by the DA). The panel reviewed statements from the alleged victim, India LeBlanc, and the offender’s mother, Nicole Gail. After a full hearing and argument from retained counsel Marcus Allen, the panel voted to revoke parole based on the domestic-abuse-battery allegation and the panel’s risk assessment. (Transcript evidence: plea, witness statements, final vote recorded at the hearing.)

- Steven Medlin (DOC 788248): Arrested 09/24/2024 for second-degree battery and battery of a dating partner; charges were declined by the district attorney on 11/06/2024. The panel heard victim and family statements and evidence in the file; members voted to revoke based on the criminal-activity allegation and associated documentation.

- Roy (last name Burton in record) (DSC 453532): Arrested 08/29/2024 for a DWI with a reported BAC of 0.203 and later pleaded guilty to DWI-first; the file also included a hit-and-run citation and arrears on supervision fees. Probation and parole staff recommended revocation on public-safety grounds. The panel voted to revoke.

- Willie Brumfield (DOC 763434): The panel considered two disturbance incidents and a May 11 arrest for domestic abuse battery; the victim reportedly recanted but police reports described observable injuries. The panel voted to revoke parole for violation of the condition prohibiting criminal activity.

- Montra (Montra) Gaines (DOC 771520): Tested positive on supervised drug screens for fentanyl and cocaine; facilities records show a referral to inpatient treatment and discharge for noncompliance. The panel revoked parole based on positive drug tests, refusal/noncompliance with treatment and related violations.

- Marcus Allen (DOC 442734): The panel heard that Allen admitted to engaging in simple assault/harassing conduct toward a former partner and that payments were delinquent; based on the admitted conduct and file documentation the panel voted to revoke parole.

- Lance Kyle Brewer (DOC 637081): The file included an active social-media account that did not meet registration requirements for someone on supervision and arrears in supervision fees. The panel voted to revoke for noncompliance with registration and reporting requirements.

- Brian Anthony Woods Jr. (DOC 630155): Arrested on an allegation of cruelty to juveniles; the charges were later refused by the Lafayette Parish DA. Counsel and multiple witnesses (including the youth’s mother, the employer and a police chief who mentors Mr. Woods) told the panel the incident was mischaracterized and that Woods had engaged in remediation and programming since release. After an executive session the panel voted not to revoke, but ordered completion of a domestic-violence intervention program (26 weeks) as a condition of continued supervision.

- Ronald Williams (DOC 127929): Arrested 10/13/2024 for domestic abuse battery; charges were refused by the DA. The panel heard testimony from a caseworker who described available housing and employment plans. The panel voted not to revoke parole but ordered no contact with the alleged victim and required supervision conditions.

- Troy Bridges (DOC 095998): Arrested in October 2024 on an alleged domestic battery (charges later refused). The alleged victim told the panel she did not call police and described the incident as verbal; the panel discussed body‑injury photos and statements in the record. After executive session the panel voted not to revoke but imposed two conditions: a formal no-contact order with the alleged victim and completion of a domestic-violence intervention program.

Why it matters

Parole revocation hearings use a lower standard of proof (preponderance of the evidence) than criminal court; the committee repeatedly cited that distinction while noting that district attorneys in several cases had refused charges. The panel’s decisions show the committee weighing police reports and physical evidence alongside victim and family statements, treatment compliance, arrears in supervision fees and risk-scoring metrics when deciding whether to revoke parole or continue supervision with conditions.

What the panel emphasized

- Where district attorneys declined prosecution, the panel nevertheless considered police narratives, documentary evidence and victim statements in making a preponderance-of-evidence finding for supervision purposes.
- Noncompliance with court-ordered registration/notification requirements, positive drug tests and evidence of violence or threats were repeatedly cited as bases for revocation.
- In some cases the panel opted for continued supervision with specific conditions (treatment enrollment, domestic-violence intervention, and no-contact directives) when the committee weighed community supervision goals, treatment access and the individual’s history.

The panel adjourned after finishing the scheduled revocation and continuation matters for Jan. 7, 2025.