U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans
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New Orleans man sentenced to over five years for gun and drug offenses
Derick Gettridge, a 27-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on December 17, 2024, by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long after pleading guilty to federal gun and drug charges. -
New Orleans man pleads guilty to federal drug and weapons charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Shane Bolden, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty to federal drug and weapons violations on January 8, 2025. -
Honduran national pleads guilty to firearm possession charges
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Daniel Ignacio Mejia-Castillo, a 32-year-old native of Honduras, pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. -
Georgia man pleads guilty in internet scam-related money laundering case
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Emmanuel Ugbaja, aged 55, from Duluth, Georgia, entered a guilty plea on January 7, 2025. -
New Orleans man faces federal charges for firearm possession
Eric Rogers, a 33-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. -
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.