By Tiffany Flournoy
MINDEN, La. — Jacoby Mason, 35, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to vehicular homicide in connection with the 2024 death of 88-year-old Glennis Oliver.
In the 26th Judicial District Court, Judge Charles Smith imposed a total sentence of 25 years at hard labor with the Louisiana Department of Corrections. The court suspended all but 10 years of the sentence, meaning Mason will serve 10 years in custody. He was granted credit for time served and advised that he has two years to seek post-conviction relief.
The conviction stems from an incident in May 2024 at the Abraham Food Mart on South Talton Street in Minden. According to authorities, Oliver was standing in the parking lot when a vehicle driven by Mason left the roadway and struck him, pinning him between two vehicles.
Mason allegedly fled the scene on foot following the crash but was apprehended a short time later by Minden police at a nearby apartment complex. Investigators cited impairment as a contributing factor in the incident.
Under the terms of the sentence, three years of Mason’s 10-year custodial term must be served without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. Upon his release, he will be placed on five years of active supervised probation and required to pay a $100 monthly supervision fee.
During Monday’s proceedings, Mason addressed the court and offered an apology to Oliver’s family. Judge Smith ordered the record to remain open to allow family members to submit victim impact letters.
The court also recommended that Mason participate in available substance abuse programs.
Mason was represented by attorney Patrick Jefferson. Assistant District Attorney Hugo Holland prosecuted the case on behalf of the State of Louisiana.