A Bethany man accused of a home invasion last year pleaded guilty as charged Tuesday, July 23, 2024, just as the first witness against him began to testify as his trial commenced in Caddo District Court.

 

Caddo District Judge John D. Mosely Jr. immediately sentenced Odis Dewayne Simmons, 58, to serve seven years at hard labor.

 

On April 16, 2023, Shreveport Police responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Central Street in the Morningside neighborhood. The caller, the adult son of Simmons’ former girlfriend, reported that Simmons entered his mother’s residence without permission. The woman told officers Simmons entered her home through her bathroom window, found her in her bedroom and started to hit her. He then placed his hands around her neck and started to choke her. Her son heard her screams and attempted to stop Simmons’ attack. After a struggle, Simmons tried to leave. Officers searched for him, and finally located him in a closet in the home.

 

Assistant District Attorneys Victoria Washington and Jasmine Cooper prosecuted Simmons. He was defended by

Casey Simpson and Hilary Hileman.

 

The case was docket No. 394874.

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