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Benjamin Holmes found guilty in fentanyl trafficking and federal gun charges
Benjamin Holmes, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was found guilty by a jury on April 2, 2025, for multiple charges related to fentanyl trafficking and federal gun violations. -
New Orleans men plead guilty to drug and gun charges
On April 1, 2025, Henry Mitchell, 25, and Jaylan Washington, 29, former residents of New Orleans, pled guilty to drug and gun charges before United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry. -
New Orleans man sentenced for federal gun and drug violations
Quindelle Addison, a 48-year-old New Orleans resident, received his sentence on March 26, 2025, for violating the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act. -
New Orleans man sentenced for firearm possession during Mardi Gras
Julius Augillard, a 39-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced for firearm possession. -
Florida woman admits to embezzling from New Orleans dealership
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has confirmed that Sehrelina Tardo, a 36-year-old resident of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty to wire fraud on March 26, 2025. -
Slidell man pleads guilty to machine gun possession in federal court
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that Cuong Quoc Tran, a 39-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, admitted to the illegal possession of a machine gun. -
New Orleans man sentenced to 75 months for gun possession in drug case
A New Orleans man, Joshua Williams, has been sentenced to 75 months in prison for firearm possession linked to drug trafficking, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson. -
New Orleans man receives 92-month sentence for illegal firearm possession
On March 25, 2025, Caresses Perique, 38, received a 92-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession. -
New Orleans postal worker indicted for bribery related to drug-filled parcels
A New Orleans postal worker, Keith Toney, has been indicted on charges of accepting bribes as a public official, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. -
Mississippi man admits to impersonation of deputy U.S. Marshal
A Mississippi resident has admitted to impersonating a deputy U.S. Marshal, as disclosed by Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson. -
Thibodaux resident pleads guilty to identity theft and false statement charges
A Thibodaux resident has entered a guilty plea in a New Orleans courtroom for charges that include aggravated identity theft and making false statements during a firearm acquisition and to a federal agency. -
Man pleads guilty to stealing mail and possession of stolen mail in New Orleans
A 22-year-old man from New Orleans, Darryl Alexander, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal mail and possession of stolen mail. -
Lacombe resident sentenced for threatening Social Security Administration employee
John Joseph Keiper Jr., a 57-year-old resident of Lacombe, Louisiana, has been sentenced for threatening a federal employee. -
Romanian men charged in Louisiana for alleged card skimming operation
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that two Romanian nationals, Daniel Iulian Teutoc and Constantin Calin, were indicted on March 21, 2025. -
New Orleans man pleads guilty to violating Federal Gun Control Act
Janard Walton, a 41-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act. -
New Orleans man faces firearm possession charge as convicted felon
Haven Patterson, a 42-year-old resident of New Orleans, was indicted on March 13, 2025, for being a felon in possession of firearms. -
New Orleans man sentenced for major drug trafficking offenses
A New Orleans man, Terence Wilson, 43, has been sentenced to 240 months in prison for drug-related offenses and firearm possession. -
Honduran national sentenced to two years for illegal re-entry
A Honduran national, Alex Salomon Reyes-Chavez, aged 45, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for re-entering the United States after deportation. -
Honduran national sentenced to prison for illegal reentry into the United States
A Honduran national, Alvaro Luis Alcerro-Banegas, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for reentering the United States after being deported. -
Honduran national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into the U.S
A Honduran national, Orlin Saul Hernandez-Torrez, has pleaded guilty to illegal reentry into the United States after being removed.