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New Orleans Man Charged with Federal Drug and Firearm Violations

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LARRY WILLIAMS, age 37, of New Orleans, was indicted today for charges involving firearms and narcotics, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Count 1 charged WILLIAMS with possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).  For this offense, he faces a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of five years, up to forty years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

Count 1 also charged WILLIAMS with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, hydrocodone, and Tapaentadol, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).  For this offense, he faces up to twenty years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

Count 2 charged WILLIAMS with possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A).  For this offense, he faces at least five years imprisonment and up to life imprisonment, consecutive to any other sentence, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

Count 3 charged WILLIAMS with being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).  For this offense, he faces up to ten years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.

For each of the counts in which the defendant is charged, he faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charging document and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.  On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department.  The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas D. Moses, Health Care Fraud Coordinator.

Contact

Shane M. Jones

Public Information Officer

United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

United States Department of Justice

Updated June 2, 2023

Topic
Project Safe Neighborhoods