U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans
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U.S. Attorney comments on Bourbon Street attack investigation
On January 2, 2025, United States Attorney Duane A. Evans released a statement regarding the recent attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. -
Slidell man receives ten-year sentence for possession of child exploitation materials
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 18, 2024, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors. -
New Orleans man and Texas woman indicted for multiple federal offenses
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Kevin Thompson, 39, from New Orleans, and Nina Thomas, 34, from Austin, Texas. -
Marrero man sentenced to prison for illegal machine gun possession
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Joseph P. Schwartz, IV, a 21-year-old from Marrero, Louisiana. -
Hammond man sentenced for federal gun control and substance violations
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Tyshon Coleman, a 28-year-old resident of Hammond, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 106 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown. -
New Orleans man pleads guilty to multiple federal mail theft charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Chad Woods, 29, from New Orleans, pleaded guilty on December 19, 2024, to charges related to mail theft and possession of a postal service key. -
Hammond man pleads guilty to receiving child exploitation materials
A Hammond man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the receipt of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Joseph Authement, 25, entered his plea on December 18, 2025. -
Louisiana man sentenced for producing child sexual abuse videos
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Jayden D. D. Hall, a 23-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, has been sentenced for federal crimes related to child sexual abuse. -
Slidell man receives ten-year sentence for possession of child sexual abuse materials
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Christopher Michael Sommers, a 42-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 18, 2024, for possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors. -
New Orleans man sentenced for role in post office theft conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Frederic Thompson, 24, from New Orleans. -
Jefferson Parish man faces multiple charges including firearm and narcotics violations
A man from Metairie, Louisiana, Kernelious Alford, aged 35, has been charged in a six-count superseding indictment as announced by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans on December 13, 2024. -
Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into United States
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Juan Carlos Morales-Hinojo, a 39-year-old native of Mexico, for illegal reentry into the United States after being previously deported. -
Honduran national sentenced for firearm possession while illegally in U.S
Varion Rogelio Lobo-Barahona, a 31-year-old Honduran national, has been sentenced for being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. -
Louisiana man sentenced to ten years for firearm and drug offenses
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Brandon D. Hill, a 32-year-old resident of Boutte, Louisiana, to ten years in prison. -
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry; faces enhanced sentencing
U.S. Attorney Duane Evans has announced that Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, aged 38, has pled guilty to illegal reentry into the United States after deportation. -
Orleans Parish woman sentenced for embezzling over $2.5 million
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Shavonda Chambers, a 44-year-old resident of New Orleans, for embezzling funds from her employer. -
Jefferson Parish man receives sentence for multiple federal drug and gun crimes
James Wallace, a 25-year-old resident of Jefferson Parish, has been sentenced to 88 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. -
Six plead guilty in New Orleans drug trafficking case involving undercover ATF agent
Over recent months, six individuals from New Orleans have pleaded guilty to various charges related to drug trafficking and armed robbery. -
Ponchatoula woman sentenced for embezzling over $116k from employer
Angela C. Mitchell, a 49-year-old resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for embezzling funds from her former employer. -
New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession linked to drug trafficking
Joshua Williams, a 21-year-old from New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.