LaMichael Jackson, a 26-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 30, 2025, to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon. Jackson violated Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).
Court documents revealed that officers from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), while patrolling in Hollygrove, observed Jackson holding a Palmetto State Armory Model PA-15 pistol. He attempted to flee in a vehicle but was subsequently stopped by NOPD officers. A search of the vehicle uncovered another firearm belonging to Jackson—a Glock Model 43x nine-millimeter handgun. Both weapons were loaded at the time of recovery. Due to previous felony convictions for aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, Jackson is prohibited from possessing firearms.
Jackson faces potential penalties including up to 15 years in prison, three years of supervised release, a fine reaching $250,000, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
This case falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative that combines efforts from various law enforcement levels and communities to combat violent crime and gun violence. The Department launched an enhanced strategy for PSN on May 26, 2021. This strategy emphasizes trust-building within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, focusing on strategic enforcement priorities, and evaluating outcomes.
The investigation was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney David Berman from the Violent Crime Unit is prosecuting the case.