Louisiana parole panel revokes several paroles, denies others and orders treatment or continuances in Oct. 15 hearings

The Louisiana Committee on Parole held an extended set of hearings Oct. 15, 2025, and at the conclusion of the day’s docket revoked parole for multiple people, denied parole in two cases (including one where panelists agreed to honor an existing ICE detainer and order restitution), continued several other cases pending court disposition, and approved one conditional release tied to a DOC‑approved substance‑abuse treatment plan.

The panel, chaired by Carolyn Stapleton, heard each file in public session with parole staff and, in some cases, supporters, victims or defense attorneys present remotely. The panel cited repeated absconding from supervision, convictions while on supervision, positive drug screens, and law‑enforcement or victim opposition as primary reasons for revocation or denial of parole.

Major outcomes

- Parole revoked: Nicholas Oldmore West (DOC 731429) was found guilty of violating multiple supervision rules — including failing to report, providing false addresses, a new criminal conviction, failing residential visits and unpaid supervision fees — and the committee revoked parole after panel votes. The board noted a new conviction (reduced) and absconding were dispositive.

- Parole denied with ICE detainer/restitution noted: Modestas Grublitz (DOC 774755) — the panel received victim statements and law‑enforcement opposition. Two panelists voted to refer Grublitz to immigration authorities (honor the ICE detainer) and to require restitution; the chair voted to deny parole. The panel reported strong victim and law‑enforcement opposition as factors in the denial.

- Parole denied: Kenny Dwayne Clark (DOC number on record) — law enforcement and prosecutor opposition and the record of repeated violations of a protective order and related battery charges led the panel to deny parole. The vote was unanimous.

- Parole revoked: Tony Gay (DOC number on record) — the parolee entered a guilty plea to a new charge while on supervision; the panel revoked parole.

- Reinstated to supervision (do not revoke): Norman Guthrie (DOC 384459) — after reviewing records and an apparent administrative/dates discrepancy tied to an out‑of‑state incarceration and communications with his original officer, the committee voted in executive session to reinstate Guthrie to supervision and not revoke.

- Hearing continued: Jeffrey Poygan (DOC 221010) — the committee continued the parole hearing until the disposition of pending racketeering and related charges; the panel placed the parole case back in its prior status pending court proceedings.

- Parole revoked: Terrence Russell (DOC 131188) — the panel found by the preponderance of the evidence that Russell possessed a firearm during an arrest and voted to revoke parole.

- Parole revoked: Owen Johnson (DOC 704688) — after pleading guilty to a new conviction for flight from an officer and related convictions, the committee revoked parole based on the guilty pleas and criminal conduct while under supervision.

- Conditional release to treatment (do not revoke, with conditions): Roxanne Hart (DOC 700820) — the panel voted not to revoke and to release Hart on the condition that she enter a DOC‑approved substance‑abuse program (to the extent insurance allows), followed by intensive outpatient care and coordination with Operation Restoration. The panel added a curfew condition (10 p.m.–6 a.m.) until she is fully employed.

- Parole revoked: Eddie Hudson (DOC 767725) — the panel revoked after finding he had tested positive for drugs or alcohol while under supervision and after an incident involving a physical confrontation; the panel cited the positive tests and the use of force in the car as disqualifying behavior.

- Hearing continued: Clamont (Clement) Lanou (DOC 387876) — the committee continued the case until the related prosecution’s disposition; the parole hold remains in place until court action concludes.

Why the decisions mattered

Panel members said the most urgent public‑safety concerns were new convictions while on supervision and repeated failures to report residence changes, which make effective supervision impossible. Several parolees had active court cases that the committee continued to allow prosecutors and defense counsel to resolve before final parole action. In one case the panel explicitly coordinated with immigration authorities about an ICE detainer and restitution owed to victims.

Quotes and context

"You didn't report to the parole office, and you got convicted of a new crime," the lead panelist told Nicholas West before the panel voted to revoke parole. "I have no choice but to recommend revocation."

In the Grublitz hearing a victim told the panel: "I think he should serve his time. I think the 15 years should be served," citing about $28,000 the victim said she had lost and saying she did not believe restitution would be paid if he were released.

A parole‑board member addressing Roxanne Hart said her alcohol use appeared to underlie the conduct that brought her before the panel; the board conditioned release on a structured treatment path instead of custody. Parole staff and a case manager said they had placed a treatment plan with a 28‑ to 60‑day residential program followed by intensive outpatient services and a community reentry provider.

Votes at a glance (cases decided Oct. 15, 2025)

- Nicholas Oldmore West (731429): revoked (board found violations of reporting, residence, criminal conduct, visits and unpaid fees). - Modestas Grublitz (774755): parole denied; panelists voted to honor ICE detainer for deportation and require restitution; chair voted to deny parole. - Kenny D. Clark: parole denied (unanimous; law enforcement and prosecutor opposition cited). - Tony Gay: revoked (guilty plea to new charge while on supervision). - Norman Guthrie (384459): reinstated to supervision (do not revoke) after review of records and administrative inconsistencies. - Jeffrey Poygan (221010): hearing continued (pending racketeering charges; panel reinstated prior status). - Terrence Russell (131188): revoked (found to have possessed a firearm during an arrest; parole revoked). - Owen Johnson (704688): revoked (guilty plea for flight from officer; parole revoked). - Roxanne Hart (700820): do not revoke conditional on immediate substance‑abuse treatment, intensive outpatient care and coordination with Operation Restoration; curfew condition added until employment secured. - Eddie Hudson (767725): revoked (admitted fighting and positive substance tests; panel revoked). - Clamont (Clement) Lanou (387876): hearing continued until court disposition.

What the panel directed staff to do

- For the do‑not‑revoke conditional release, parole staff were directed to coordinate a DOC‑approved residential treatment placement (where insurance allows), then transfer to outpatient treatment and community reentry services and set reporting and curfew conditions. The board said staff should assist with benefits enrollment and housing referrals where practicable.

- For continued cases the board left parole holds in place pending court disposition and asked staff to return to the panel with the updated prosecutor or court results.

What the record shows (clarifying details)

- Several parolees were cited for failing to report addresses or absconding from supervision, which the panel repeatedly described as a critical supervision breakdown. - Financial details mentioned in hearings: Nicholas West was $252 behind in supervision fees; Norman Guthrie was $1,890 behind in supervision fees; Owen Johnson was $504 behind at the time of his hearing; other arrears were discussed on individual files and are recorded in each case packet. - One parolee, Modestas Grublitz, faced an ICE detainer that several panelists said they would honor in a recommendation for deportation and restitution.

What’s next

Cases continued pending court outcomes will return to the Committee on Parole when prosecutors file dispositions or when the parolee requests rehearing. Parole staff will follow the board’s directions in arranging treatment placements and notifying victims and incarcerating authorities of the panel’s decisions where required.

Methodology and limitations

This article summarizes public portions of the Committee on Parole’s Oct. 15, 2025 hearings recorded in the committee transcript. The article relies on testimony and motions recorded on the public docket and on statements by parole staff, panel members, victims and attorneys who appeared in the hearings. It does not speculate beyond what was stated in the transcript or accompanying court records.