New Orleans NewsA listing of the syndication formats available for the New Orleans News feed.2020-05-22T20:05:58+00:00urn:syndication:d7fe644d4c4041ba80af31bf29907610https://www.fbi.gov/@@site-logo/fbisealitunes-small.jpghttps://www.fbi.gov/favicon.icoCastleCMSTennessee Man Indicted for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:c608322efc6749f293faeebb377fa24dBart Green of Nashville, Tennessee, was indicted on March 22, 2024, for bank robbery.2024-03-27T08:30:00+00:002024-03-28T13:50:34+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearmurn:syndication:8e9f2f94f60448158106120de32cd3dfPaul Wilson of New Orleans has been indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-03-26T18:00:00+00:002024-03-28T12:41:31+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Armed Bank Robbery and Attempted Carjackingurn:syndication:a3c7623e3eed4e94a99d900cad279634Joseph Carsice of New Orleans has been charged in a five-count indictment for armed bank robbery, brandishing a firearm, and attempted carjacking.2024-03-26T18:00:00+00:002024-03-28T13:25:17+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Possession of a Firearm by Felonurn:syndication:0a01219993aa40a3acfd765973199989Curtis Squire of New Orleans has been indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-03-26T13:00:00+00:002024-03-27T19:44:48+00:00FBI New Orleans Remembers Former Special Agent in Chargeurn:syndication:3ffda45e9c8f49e9987b8e2c08b61e2dFBI New Orleans is remembering former Special Agent in Charge James Bernazzani, who died on March 24, in Biloxi, Mississippi.2024-03-26T18:30:00+00:002024-03-26T22:40:04+00:00Westbank Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Gun Violationsurn:syndication:9992ca6aab9a406b9817ab7a5c9b66eaTyrique Richards of Violet, Louisiana, has been indicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana.2024-03-25T08:30:00+00:002024-03-26T14:55:47+00:00Harvey Man Indicted for Being Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:2e454a941e354231959b43d781511eceMiguel Keelen of Harvey, Louisiana, was indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-03-25T08:30:00+00:002024-03-26T14:52:14+00:00Laplace Resident Sentenced to 12 Months for Preparing and Submitting Fraudulent Applications for Cares Act Financial Assistance and Post-Hurricane Ida Disaster Assistanceurn:syndication:6c02d7612a8e417a81a5e0dbffac8f0dLynn Schofield, a resident of LaPlace, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, with six months to be spent in home detention, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2024-03-21T10:00:00+00:002024-03-25T14:52:18+00:00Former Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sentenced to 234 Months for Receipt of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:f32f542d5bf647dd8f1c92784e7ccdb4Todd Eric Tripp of Sorrento has been sentenced to 234 months in federal prison for receipt of child pornography.2024-03-21T10:00:00+00:002024-03-22T14:58:35+00:00Sabine Parish Man Sentenced for Distribution of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:6e6e98351f4f4e369326648ebfe9082fSergio Valdez of Zwolle, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for the distribution of methamphetamine.2024-03-20T16:30:00+00:002024-03-22T14:12:12+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:3d256da17c8f4f4984e9edeb4ad84466Gerard Turner, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty as charged to a four-count indictment.2024-03-20T16:30:00+00:002024-03-22T14:56:16+00:00Many, Louisiana, Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Methamphetamine and a Firearmurn:syndication:90054773415545c38d7329f7489bd2c5Lionel George Somersall, Jr., who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, has been sentenced to 16 years and three months in prison.2024-03-19T11:30:00+00:002024-03-20T16:21:56+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Gun Crimesurn:syndication:35173c3a5a0d4a8a892dcf656990f72bErnest Green, a New Orleans resident, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine.2024-03-18T15:30:00+00:002024-03-20T12:30:38+00:00Federal Inmates and Others Involved in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to Federal Prisonurn:syndication:e9679207627d4f4281ed2e0d9388a9a1United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencings of four co-defendants involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Western District of Louisiana.2024-03-15T18:30:00+00:002024-03-19T14:10:51+00:00Slidell Man Charged with Making False Statements to the United States Small Business Administrationurn:syndication:1e38ead9794b4cd1847c77d944c1b3a6Dean Meilleur, a resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was charged with making or using false writings or documents to the United States Small Business Administration.2024-03-18T18:01:00+00:002024-03-19T14:09:52+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced 59 Month' Imprisonment After Pleading Guilty to Federal Firearms Offenseurn:syndication:b14be1777c81489fb9fef124db89c913Michael Williams, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-03-12T15:30:00+00:002024-03-14T12:29:11+00:00Westbank Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Gun Violationsurn:syndication:acc91714174a4a14aaf736b408192863Tyrique Richards of Violet was indicted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.2024-03-11T14:00:00+00:002024-03-13T14:38:39+00:00Harvey Man Indicted for Being Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:0a73f96f96284ba7924692a22e34f0afMiguel Keelen of Harvey, Louisiana, has been indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-03-11T14:00:00+00:002024-03-12T18:55:27+00:00Violent Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Gun Violationsurn:syndication:2f630d81d0a5458c823365250bb6cb54Mali Williams of Violet, Louisiana, has been indicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and tapentadol.2024-03-11T13:30:00+00:002024-03-12T18:43:54+00:00Federal Inmate Sentenced to Additional 18 Plus Years for Assaulting Federal Officersurn:syndication:6e23404853f44c599403793a5b0064efDemetri Goldsmith, a federal inmate, has been sentenced to 220 months in prison for assaulting federal officers.2024-03-07T11:00:00+00:002024-03-08T18:12:37+00:00LaPlace Resident Sentenced to Probation for Defrauding Cares Act Financial Assistance Programurn:syndication:8d66689b59d54094a2f2f3b61575ff8cBashir Schofield, a LaPlace resident, has been sentenced to four years’ probation after previously pleading guilty to wire fraud.2024-03-07T10:30:00+00:002024-03-08T20:06:59+00:00Raceland Man Sentenced for Violations of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:9e7c8c968624445eb3ce8d1a53933d08Jamyren Richard of Raceland, Louisiana, was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of firearm.2024-03-04T16:30:00+00:002024-03-07T14:44:46+00:00Orleans Parish Man Sentenced for Concealment of Bankruptcy Assetsurn:syndication:398895d7b1854da3975d87fc078eb271Joshua Borges, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to two years of probation after previously pleading guilty to concealment of assets.2024-02-29T17:00:00+00:002024-03-04T15:15:52+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:06faa4302eff49b6aa1973f868c0a051Datayna Howard, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances.2024-02-29T17:00:00+00:002024-03-04T15:14:41+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Ammunitionurn:syndication:db78b791e40a4e86b0e90fd3971b964aTeddy Nathan, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2024-02-22T16:00:00+00:002024-03-01T12:57:58+00:00New Orleans Man Who Encouraged 3-Year-Old to Hold a Handgun Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:6be228fc16c44687bc217442116f05e0Aaron Henderson, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2024-02-23T16:00:00+00:002024-03-01T12:58:57+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Robbery and Firearm Offenseurn:syndication:4c5e8e8300ad4c719226a4b0aeb477edCorey Lewis of New Orleans has been sentenced to prison for violations of the Federal Gun Control Act and Hobbs Act robbery.2024-02-26T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T13:00:29+00:00New Orleans Woman Guilty of Staged Automobile Accident Conspiracyurn:syndication:7befa9fbe9aa4bd58aeb0e58bfadcb9aShirley Harris of New Orleans pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2024-02-26T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T13:01:29+00:00South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Carjackingurn:syndication:25e1736d07734ae282abc5f8ef439b04Onis Washington, a resident of South Carolina, pleaded guilty to committing a carjacking.2024-02-27T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T13:02:17+00:00Missouri Man Indicted for Traveling to Louisiana to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct With 12-Year-Old Femaleurn:syndication:30109fd1aea24b86bd19a1975e5e9179Eric Charles Fuller, from Springfield, Missouri, has been indicted for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.2024-02-28T15:00:00+00:002024-03-01T13:04:55+00:00Two New Orleans Men Plead Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Gun After Felony Convictionsurn:syndication:db1b80e59dcd4dd39e7b7bbcfd6b41b2Michael Conner and Robert Hall of New Orleans pleaded guilty to violations of the Federal Gun Control Act.2024-02-22T17:00:00+00:002024-02-26T14:20:23+00:00Thibodaux Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:a12a6283e5ae44389d152ed03a7d10c0Simon Paul Adams, a resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to the possession of child sexual abuse material.2024-02-22T13:00:00+00:002024-02-23T18:44:43+00:00Kaplan, Louisiana, Man Sentenced to Three Years' Probation for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:5e3efd3230c0416eaa2e925e16b9df22Grant C. Menard, a resident of Kaplan, was sentenced to three years of probation for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.2024-02-21T11:30:00+00:002024-02-22T20:57:39+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:4d9d28991afd444c85fcda53bea53c6aChris Robertson, Jr., a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-02-21T11:30:00+00:002024-02-22T18:13:09+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:e6fa7bf618734c7b9a65c1a73c9bc6f5Edmond Trueblood of New Orleans pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-02-16T11:00:00+00:002024-02-20T17:48:32+00:00Orleans Parish Woman Charged With Wire Fraudurn:syndication:4ae65e3ed0b447b781207f3b6c936c5cShavonda Chambers of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been charged with wire fraud.2024-02-16T11:00:00+00:002024-02-20T16:52:10+00:00Louisiana Man Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:db3bd538a512441e8d71787778358e0cCharles Tyler Himber of Louisiana has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-02-16T08:30:00+00:002024-02-20T14:11:23+00:00Two New Orleans Men Plead Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:6587eea10f8144d888991723e4e9e008Kevin Tyler, III and Anthony Roman, residents of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to federal drug and weapons charges.2024-02-16T10:37:00+00:002024-02-16T16:40:00+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Heroin Conspiracyurn:syndication:e2d97d79e40a411abe0e5d3bba4e8d71Juan Carlos Mosquera-Amari of New Orleans was sentenced to 90 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to drug crimes.2024-02-14T16:00:00+00:002024-02-15T21:50:42+00:00Florida 'Proud Boy' Sentenced on Felony Charge for Assaulting Officers and Breaking Window During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:424dfec0fb8049f780189374e8d1ab70Steven Miles of Florida has been sentenced on a felony charge related to his conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2024-02-09T07:30:00+00:002024-02-12T13:52:59+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Machinegun Offensesurn:syndication:02d54478ccc5467ab29e29c826285e7fRenard Santiago of New Orleans has been indicted for violations of the Federal Gun Control Act and Federal Controlled Substances Act.2024-02-09T12:41:00+00:002024-02-09T18:44:21+00:00Former Attorney Sentenced for Defrauding Personal Protective Equipment Purchaserurn:syndication:5ea99896a1da4e2dae1974c6bc13da66Frank Labruzzo, a former attorney, was sentenced for conspiring to defraud a business that sought to purchase personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.2024-02-09T12:36:00+00:002024-02-09T18:39:36+00:00Developer Sentenced for Conspiring With First NBC Bank President to Defraud First NBC Bankurn:syndication:38eb8c3636db4135b2fc1ea4ce605596Warren G. Treme, a resident of Metairie, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud conspiracy.2024-02-08T09:30:00+00:002024-02-09T15:22:56+00:00Three New Orleans Men Plead Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:b5e57016f293439eaa09fae9224a8c80Jonathan Gonzalez, Mark Williams, and Derrick Brumfield of New Orleans pleaded guilty to charges in a 15-count second superseding indictment.2024-02-01T09:00:00+00:002024-02-06T15:32:00+00:00New Orleans Resident Pleads Guilty to Federal Narcotics and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:8d481ed58eb7401db9528fa990d6e23cLarry Williams of New Orleans pleaded guilty to federal firearms and narcotics offenses.2024-02-01T09:00:00+00:002024-02-06T15:33:53+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:475e0a239d4d4508b9ca024c6e697758Larry Labry of New Orleans pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.2024-02-02T09:00:00+00:002024-02-06T15:34:54+00:00Slidell Man Sentenced for Violations of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:28ff8e4f83c24ae181d0b5244eb13f78Roderick Williams of Slidell has been sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-02-02T09:00:00+00:002024-02-06T15:36:45+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Acturn:syndication:e7c68bba20eb4f33adbef6000347866fBrison Shelton of New Orleans pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine hydrochloride.2024-02-02T08:30:00+00:002024-02-06T15:38:08+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:abcf8cf0d449468782187b257e1880deWill Willis, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.2024-02-02T08:30:00+00:002024-02-06T15:39:11+00:00Former Lafayette Educator Enters Guilty Plea on Child Pornography Chargeurn:syndication:21b26739f4aa4450818e4eb158682e5fAngel Rafael Cardona of Youngsville, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to one count of use of a facility to cause a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.2024-01-26T15:30:00+00:002024-01-30T15:43:05+00:00New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Control Act and Controlled Substances Act Violationsurn:syndication:60a3440135ce428cad24a78f8d164addRoxanne Carter of New Orleans pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl and a quantity of cocaine.2024-01-26T14:00:00+00:002024-01-29T19:38:23+00:00Mandeville Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty to Embezzlementurn:syndication:823259a2964e4e818cc339e2a5137f98Deborah C. Kloor of Mandeville pleaded guilty to access device fraud.2024-01-26T13:30:00+00:002024-01-29T19:29:58+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:d4c51f52591c4c9285f084588a68ba86Tyrone Smother pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.2024-01-23T11:30:00+00:002024-01-26T19:27:07+00:00New Orleans Women Sentenced for Involvement in Gang Caseurn:syndication:8ba74b5ab9834b72b50b19fe7fd05eb7Jasmine Griffin and Byroneisha Butler were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo for their involvement in a gang case.2024-01-22T11:30:00+00:002024-01-26T19:28:18+00:00Houston Woman Sentenced to 30 Months After Pleading Guilty to Conspiring to Traffic 13-Year-Old Female into the New Orleans Area to Perform Commercial Sex Actsurn:syndication:76b17a6159a4465abc5eae190ae849adChelse Gee was sentenced to 30 months imprisonment for sex trafficking a thirteen-year-old female from Houston to New Orleans.2024-01-24T10:00:00+00:002024-01-26T16:23:03+00:00Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Conspiracyurn:syndication:bab74321e7d148a39dc18bbdfaf0da2aJohn Sposato, a resident of Kiln, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.2024-01-19T16:30:00+00:002024-01-23T14:46:30+00:00Louisiana Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:f805f5e62f4a4de5b6c8c3d0826a68aeEdward Richmond Jr., of Louisiana, has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for assaulting law enforcement during the U.S. Capitol breach.2024-01-22T13:41:00+00:002024-01-22T20:09:18+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Cocaine Distribution Conspiracyurn:syndication:92b7a69884444f48a167298aac646845Donald Myles of New Orleans pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and a quantity of cocaine.2024-01-17T12:00:00+00:002024-01-18T19:48:09+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Committing Hobbs Act Robberiesurn:syndication:b693d63c0d3b43d38bb1f0034449e3afQuincy Jones of New Orleans was sentenced to 34 months' incarceration after previously pleading guilty to conspiring to interfere with commerce through robbery.2024-01-16T10:30:00+00:002024-01-17T20:06:42+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of Firearm Chargeurn:syndication:2dd84b7cda7a4c05a5319577e08babaaJoshua Morgan of New Orleans pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2024-01-16T10:30:00+00:002024-01-17T20:10:03+00:00Two More Defendants Sentenced to Probation for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:d216daa39efb42dc9c3b198e17d7d981Two individuals were sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2024-01-09T13:30:00+00:002024-01-16T19:58:08+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to 300 Months for Hobbs Act Robberies and Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:bf984afb67e84953871644a1a4319169Marvin Legendre of New Orleans has been sentenced to 300 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to a five-count indictment.2024-01-09T13:30:00+00:002024-01-16T20:04:36+00:00Systems Engineer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling From Houma-Based Companyurn:syndication:8b84630b6e584240a6f02439d4a06024Scott P. Richard of Raceland pleaded guilty to access device fraud in relation to his theft from his former employer.2024-01-10T13:30:00+00:002024-01-16T20:03:24+00:00Former NOPD Sergeant Charged With Wire Fraud for Double Billing and Billing for Time Not Workedurn:syndication:0f301e56cc7e42ef8d854806a12dd860Todd F. Morrell, a resident of New Orleans, was charged with 12 counts of wire fraud.2024-01-11T13:00:00+00:002024-01-16T20:02:11+00:00Three Individuals Plead Guilty to Staged Automobile Accident Conspiracyurn:syndication:71e31f5628d944feaeb84ba93e8214c6Dimitri Frazier, Adonte Turner, and Tiffany Turner pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2024-01-11T13:00:00+00:002024-01-16T20:00:57+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Acturn:syndication:6f4a223f1d8b4d4c9912d66d46f3adcfAlfred Clay of New Orleans was sentenced after previously pleading guilty to both conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine.2024-01-11T13:00:00+00:002024-01-16T19:59:02+00:00Former Shreveport Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Charge of Wire Fraudurn:syndication:90a43fcaf4f74dec82d121ac89f993b4Former Shreveport Police Department officer Jeffrey L. Peters pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud.2024-01-12T13:00:00+00:002024-01-16T19:49:04+00:00Monroe Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:afe8ce48fb0a42a3a1878950b7596cc6Robert Scott Brown, Jr., of Monroe, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 121 months in prison for receipt of child pornography.2024-01-10T17:06:00+00:002024-01-11T15:02:03+00:00Threat Made to Police About Possible Mass Shooting Leads to Federal Prison Sentence for Local Manurn:syndication:458ac08e60cb4a3e9064c86f222db1b4Kenneth Allen Moody, originally of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for making threats.2024-01-10T16:56:00+00:002024-01-11T14:53:28+00:00Orleans and Jefferson Parish Men Indicted for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:0f99977461dd436cb062a62574e51f72Multiple individuals were indicted on November 11, 2023, in a 12-count superseding indictment.2024-01-08T13:30:00+00:002024-01-09T21:54:45+00:00Lyonel Myrthil Named Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Officeurn:syndication:8b3563c9b04d4df69dd2147e2561059fDirector Christopher Wray has named Lyonel Myrthil as the special agent in charge of the New Orleans Field Office. He most recently served as the chief of staff to the Associate Deputy Director.2024-01-16T10:00:00+00:002024-01-16T16:42:32+00:00Two More Defendants Sentenced to Probation for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:e34ed816bd004cc7a1483593caf607fbDillon Arceneaux, a resident of Marrero, and Zeb Sartin, a resident of Duson, were sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2024-01-03T11:30:00+00:002024-01-04T19:57:05+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Murder, Drug, Firearm, and Hobbs Act Robbery Conspiraciesurn:syndication:39c1e4fb17da422aaeb49dafc0f91b2bLarry Rowel of New Orleans pleaded guilty to murder, as well as to various violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.2024-01-03T11:30:00+00:002024-01-04T17:53:27+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Drug and Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:6707d926848c4c1388255a34bbaf5c7eRakheem Kenner, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in a two-count indictment for drug and weapons violations.2024-01-03T11:30:00+00:002024-01-04T17:51:54+00:00Members of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy in the Natchitoches, Louisiana, Area Receive Federal Prison Sentences Totaling Over 109 Yearsurn:syndication:6397fa1b24ac4938a394a11c19e67d39Seven members of a drug trafficking conspiracy in the Natchitoches, Louisiana, area have all been sentenced.2024-01-03T11:30:00+00:002024-01-04T17:50:55+00:00Two Defendants Plead Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:e36d064c13754b378a0a36428f629b6fDarnell Melton and Saul Reed pleaded guilty on December 19, 2023, to charges in a 15-count second superseding indictment.2023-12-29T17:00:00+00:002024-01-03T16:38:32+00:00Laplace Resident Charged with Preparing and Submitting Fraudulent Applications for Cares Act Financial Assistanceurn:syndication:559ebda0dd874b3a93497d054fa9e6daMunira Schofield was charged for her role in preparing and filing false applications for loans.2023-12-27T11:00:00+00:002024-01-02T14:55:01+00:00Louisiana Man Sentenced for Attempting to Entice a Minor to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity and Attempting to Produce Child Pornographyurn:syndication:979bd9bc848a43f2a680f879674b1cfcKane Miller of Scott, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 205 months in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release.2023-12-19T11:30:00+00:002023-12-22T20:42:25+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Possessing Firearm as a Convicted Felonurn:syndication:314e9eecbffd45dd8546c187fb8dffbbThe man was sentenced to 33 months imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee after previously pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.2023-12-20T11:30:00+00:002023-12-22T20:38:56+00:00Gibson Woman Sentenced in Staged Automobile Collision Schemeurn:syndication:538dae837b804ead98bdecfedd295363Florence Randle was sentenced on December 13 after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.2023-12-20T11:30:00+00:002023-12-22T20:34:04+00:00New Orleans Man is Sentenced for Drug and Machinegun Offensesurn:syndication:2252a3c0fbd94c1296aad7763249906dEmanuel Ross of New Orleans was sentenced to 63 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.2023-12-15T16:30:00+00:002023-12-20T18:05:33+00:00Houston Woman Sentenced to Four Months of Probation for Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Fundsurn:syndication:ec205e18f7e8473691ce132c83e1db9fTemika Santemore of Houston was sentenced on December 12, 2023, to four months of probation for making false statements and theft of government funds.2023-12-18T16:00:00+00:002023-12-20T18:13:27+00:00Louisiana Man Sentenced to More than Three Years in Prison for Dogfightingurn:syndication:5aaaa93d33ad4546be3c30293244f36bA Louisiana man was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his part in a conspiracy to sponsor and transport animals in an animal fighting venture.2023-12-13T10:30:00+00:002023-12-15T17:07:14+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:ea775fa60a7a4f119bfb7cab1e20e4e8Corey Hale, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 70 months of incarceration.2023-12-12T10:30:00+00:002023-12-15T17:05:40+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violation of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:6b67d6605fdc4e23ba330d3e2a5a5d9bUlysses Mercadel of New Orleans pleaded guilty on December 5, 2023, to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-12-11T17:00:00+00:002023-12-13T14:26:23+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Weapons Offensesurn:syndication:19e709ae4bda4f669bc3ad6c59e64552Chris Robertson, Jr., of New Orleans, was indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.2023-12-08T11:30:00+00:002023-12-11T17:44:48+00:00Houston Man Charged with Making False Statementsurn:syndication:7fde5ceb9912409e9bcc8588821dd5d7Jiaqin Ye, a resident of Houston, Texas, was indicted for making false statements to the FBI related to a government imposter scam.2023-12-08T11:30:00+00:002023-12-11T17:43:49+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Chargesurn:syndication:752c492f150743268bc3d27822447cd5Gregory Williams, a resident of Orleans Parish, pleaded guilty to four counts of a seven-count superseding indictment for drug and weapons violations.2023-12-07T11:30:00+00:002023-12-11T17:42:44+00:00288th National Academy Graduationurn:syndication:3e27771e4bbd43fcb7f15b2554ae033dThree officers from Louisiana were among the 198 law enforcement officers who graduated today from the FBI National Academy.2023-12-07T11:59:00+00:002023-12-07T21:26:21+00:00Two Louisiana Men Arrested on Felony and Misdemeanor Charges for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:cca55742be534b5584ca1e8b0aea20abTwo men from Louisiana have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to their conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.2023-11-30T17:30:00+00:002023-12-06T15:11:04+00:00Houston Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:66a3785ba3dd42998d0b4a95a108296eJorge Isaac Gonzalez-Medina was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for violating the Controlled Substances Act.2023-12-04T09:00:00+00:002023-12-05T16:36:47+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violations of Controlled Substances and Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:7ca515b9601e48afada6576fbea1c4aeJasha Banks, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 120 months incarceration after previously pleading guilty to a three-count indictment.2023-12-04T09:00:00+00:002023-12-05T16:30:00+00:00Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 70 Months for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:8bbe0aa412c84c28818395d898de4dbeFloyd C. Hose, Jr., of Baton Rouge, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison following his conviction for bank robbery.2023-11-30T10:30:00+00:002023-12-01T16:18:07+00:00East Feliciana Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraudurn:syndication:019f39d245284f3096496a0b73aed4e0Clarence Burkette, a resident of Slaughter, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on November 9, 2023, to wire fraud.2023-11-30T10:30:00+00:002023-12-01T16:16:55+00:00Louisiana Police Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violation in Dangerous Assault of a Non-Violent Manurn:syndication:b10ea0c7c9d04dd19e5637a236c330f4A former officer of the Shreveport, Louisiana Police Department, Dylan Hudson, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for assaulting a non-violent loitering suspect.2023-11-30T18:00:00+00:002023-12-01T14:47:13+00:00Man Charged in $148 Million Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:87e6b9a7c5c64c89afb2a56efd17055dBrad Paul Schaeffer of Zachary has been charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare and Medicaid of medically unnecessary definitive urine drug testing services.2023-11-30T18:00:00+00:002023-12-01T14:33:21+00:00New Orleans Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation of Children and Transferring Obscene Matter to a Minorurn:syndication:83c70080721442818619ddd1e472e3fbDominick Anthony Valotta of New Orleans has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children.2023-11-29T11:30:00+00:002023-11-30T17:14:59+00:00Jefferson Parish Woman Sentenced for Defrauding Buyer of Personal Protective Equipmenturn:syndication:8cd5a313cf9c49b79f16ea6ed79fb771Cynthia Caronna of Jefferson Parish was sentenced for conspiracy to defraud a business that was seeking to purchase personal protective equipment.2023-11-29T11:30:00+00:002023-11-30T17:10:36+00:00Laplace Resident Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Defrauding Cares Act Financial Assistance Programurn:syndication:11d4b4f6045e433585a4da663ac955b8Bashir Schofield, a resident of LaPlace, pleaded guilty to a bill of information charging him with wire fraud.2023-11-29T11:00:00+00:002023-11-30T16:58:42+00:00U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Seeking to Identify Potential Victims in Connection with Online Child Exploitation Caseurn:syndication:af952ed9612b4f369532f21110a2ceb6Officials are seeking to identify potential victims of an online child exploitation scheme which originated in Suffolk County, New York, and in Northwest Louisiana in 2022.2023-11-22T15:30:00+00:002023-11-28T12:13:42+00:00Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Employee Sentenced to 10 Months in Federal Prison for Theft of Over $150,000 in Official Fundsurn:syndication:6703178f260648a9ad6c185e444a6e58Mandy Nicole Miller of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 10 months in federal prison following her conviction for federal program theft.2023-11-17T18:00:00+00:002023-11-24T17:42:09+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:39a90a2c432748adb22036560b60e234Cyrus Rollins, age 41, a resident of New Orleans, was charged with violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.2023-11-16T18:00:00+00:002023-11-21T23:36:32+00:00Metairie Woman Pleads Guilty to Heroin Traffickingurn:syndication:46e79f2eec224bbdbda509ee889718c2Emily Susan Breaux of Metairie, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin.2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-24T17:50:33+00:00New Orleans Woman Sentenced to 35 Months for Bank Robberyurn:syndication:31cd0d47df124358960866c131541af4Cathy Lynn Hamilton was sentenced on November 15, 2023, after previously pleading guilty to bank robbery, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a).2023-11-17T17:30:00+00:002023-11-24T17:56:26+00:00Former Sewerage and Water Board Official Sentenced for Thefturn:syndication:b24a77513d104843a57293289e098946James Arnold was sentenced for Theft from an Agency Receiving Federal Funds.2023-11-15T15:00:00+00:002023-11-17T14:50:45+00:00Slidell Man Sentenced to 33 Months Imprisonment for Manufacturing Machine Gun Conversion Devices and Obstruction of Justiceurn:syndication:05362f1108064830b6790f3672c7c1b1Rene Ladmirault of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced to 33 months imprisonment after previously pleading guilty.2023-11-15T15:00:00+00:002023-11-17T14:49:25+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:0de9fd7be50d4b37aac65ba56183e8dbJonath Williamson of New Orleans pleaded guilty to counts 1 through 4 of an indictment that charged him with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.2023-11-08T09:00:00+00:002023-11-14T16:12:44+00:00Jury Convicts Hospice Owner for Defrauding Medicareurn:syndication:51641c038992454a8b7f895f365b6beaA federal jury convicted Shiva Akula of health care fraud related to fraudulent claims billed to Medicare.2023-11-08T09:00:00+00:002023-11-14T16:11:14+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:34a40240119e423d9525ef7cdcc10f75Aaron Henderson, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm after being convicted of a felony.2023-11-09T08:30:00+00:002023-11-14T16:10:11+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Weapon and Drug Violationsurn:syndication:e6baddad905e440daf2f3119b90900afJustin Morgan of New Orleans has been sentenced to 97 months in prison on three counts of a superseding indictment for weapon and drug violations.2023-11-13T08:30:00+00:002023-11-14T16:08:16+00:00Eight New Orleans Residents Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:88b4eb832bd74e8da7bc6255333a95eeEight residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, have been indicted in a 15-count second superseding indictment for drug and firearms offenses.2023-11-13T08:30:00+00:002023-11-14T16:05:45+00:00Convicted Sabine Parish Drug Dealer Receives 29 Year Federal Prison Sentenceurn:syndication:1779e26dbdc3425a9b8fd644a540b51aScott William Wood of Noble, Louisiana, has been sentenced to a total of 29 years in prison on drug and firearm charges.2023-11-02T16:00:00+00:002023-11-08T21:41:23+00:00Bastrop Man Convicted and Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:bbf2546e563a4c5287428879520dd9b0Gary Landon Harper, Jr., of Bastrop, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 300 months in prison for production of child pornography.2023-11-01T16:00:00+00:002023-11-08T21:40:16+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:7b65a5617f67425180bf26ae33eef984Michael Williams, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-11-02T16:00:00+00:002023-11-08T21:37:44+00:00Attorney Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Business Seeking to Buy Personal Protective Equipmenturn:syndication:040d719848644ba481bce885ca683467Frank Labruzzo pleaded guilty to conspiring with co-defendant, Cynthia Caronna, and a United Kingdom resident to defraud a business seeking to purchase personal protective equipment.2023-11-01T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:32:26+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to Probation for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:c3ce26272e334d7b8ee4a46483a5909fLance M. Vallo of New Orleans was sentenced to 36 months of probation with one year of home confinement after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering.2023-11-01T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:34:39+00:00Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Impersonating Federal Officers in Nationwide Elder Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:1f7d835916b94899a299690c0697cfaeChristopher L. Keel of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced to 125 months in prison for his role in a nationwide elder fraud scheme.2023-11-02T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:27:11+00:00Nevada Man Charged for Using Art Appraisal to Conceal Fraudurn:syndication:fcb468039a93423c98440f2d2577d4fdMichael Jon Schofield of Nevada has been charged with misprision of a felony.2023-10-31T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:36:09+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Murder, Drug, Firearm, and Hobbs Act Robbery Conspiraciesurn:syndication:2441adabcce648e4b84890528fd6c409Julius Alexander pleaded guilty to murder, as well as to various violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act, the Federal Gun Control Act, and Hobbs Act robbery.2023-11-02T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:23:15+00:00Mother and Son Indicted for Violating Federal Controlled Substances Acturn:syndication:495d9e8741a043a68e2b0b8ac7f5661dJerad M. Barrett and Jennie L. James, both of New Orleans, were charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.2023-11-03T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:19:24+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy, Firearm Conspiracy, and Hobbs Act Robberyurn:syndication:a2bbedeaecb645529e604e62ba7084e1Jamal Clay of New Orleans pleaded guilty to various violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act, the Federal Gun Control Act, and Hobbs Act robbery.2023-11-03T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:10:20+00:00Mandeville Bookkeeper Charged with Access Device Fraudurn:syndication:26ec87c433d344ea9fe55cc91ec8b4b2Deborah C. Kloor of Mandeville was indicted for access device fraud in relation to her embezzlement from a Folsom-based company, where she worked as a bookkeeper.2023-11-03T15:30:00+00:002023-11-08T21:05:55+00:00New Orleans Woman Sentenced for Transmitting Threatening Communicationsurn:syndication:deb793a34956422d806b3598f45e8fcbZandra Ellis of New Orleans was sentenced to 18 months in prison for transmitting threatening communications.2023-11-06T14:30:00+00:002023-11-08T20:56:15+00:00Systems Engineer Charged with Misappropriating Funds From Houma Companyurn:syndication:c44d6f921fa14837b41f4cfe84ba841dScott P. Richard of Raceland has been charged with access device fraud for theft from his former employer.2023-10-27T08:30:00+00:002023-11-03T17:30:07+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Actsurn:syndication:056619247e37445e9a6cb4d7093e3b22Burneal Carney of New Orleans pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-10-30T08:30:00+00:002023-11-03T13:09:46+00:00Raceland Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:8826e33421c44bc79aef6c911c879517Jamyren Richard of Raceland, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of firearms by a convicted felon.2023-10-30T08:00:00+00:002023-11-03T13:08:43+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Hobbs Act Robbery Chargesurn:syndication:15bc9ec0a64f4537af76102b71aa8491Corey Lewis of New Orleans pleaded guilty to robbery in counts 1, 2, and 3 of the superseding bill of information against him for Hobbs Act robbery.2023-10-31T08:00:00+00:002023-11-03T13:07:36+00:00Thibodaux Man Charged with Receiving Child Sexual Abuse Material and Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Childrenurn:syndication:95ae6501002441819e631e066fb95aa4Simon Paul Adams, a resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, has been charged with receiving and attempting to receive child sexual abuse material.2023-10-25T17:30:00+00:002023-10-30T13:43:52+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:a5408db66d2749b09524f60e638c29b1Alvie Rollins of New Orleans has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-10-26T17:00:00+00:002023-10-30T13:45:29+00:00Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:8e3309ef75cb4ab2af3cbd4a8f111a45Ryan P. Mullen, a resident of Jayess, Mississippi, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.2023-10-24T18:00:00+00:002023-10-26T12:23:39+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Robbery, Firearm, and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:2c8079f6eaa1415aa9153eaa55010d85King Sanchez of New Orleans has been sentenced for violations of the Federal Gun Control, the Federal Controlled Substances, and Hobbs Acts.2023-10-24T18:00:00+00:002023-10-26T12:25:28+00:00New Orleans Business Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Defraud First NBC Bankurn:syndication:19dc73ebe3074037843ca06f7c608271Kenneth Charity, a resident of New Orleans, received 20 months in prison for conspiring to defraud First NBC Bank, the New Orleans-based bank that failed in April 2017.2023-10-24T12:00:00+00:002023-10-26T14:18:29+00:00Former St. Bernard Parish Assistant District Attorney and Co-Defendants Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding First NBC Bankurn:syndication:bfa15d42e177441cb3c637c81dfc83c3Glenn E. Diaz, a former assistant district attorney, and two co-defendants have been sentenced to prison for a scheme to defraud First NBC Bank.2023-10-24T12:00:00+00:002023-10-26T14:14:28+00:00Baton Rouge Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidents to Defraud Insurance and Trucking Companiesurn:syndication:9df21ed902f64c62a1cc72a943b1cf8dRoderick Hickman of Baton Rouge has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, arising out of staged automobile accidents with tractor-trailers.2023-10-24T12:00:00+00:002023-10-26T14:11:46+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Carjacking and Weapons Offensesurn:syndication:5f2bd4c5fe094004a76ea642a4627a27Milton Carter of New Orleans has been charged with carjacking and violations of the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-10-24T09:30:00+00:002023-10-25T14:49:58+00:00Florida “Proud Boy” Pleads Guilty to Felony for Actions During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:754a201e63c64ace8598efa76cd17091Steven Miles of Florida pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-10-19T10:00:00+00:002023-10-20T17:50:45+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Hobbs Act Robbery Chargesurn:syndication:2ee3abb2338345ddb6ac0bcf90335bd6Quincy Jones of New Orleans pleaded guilty to robbery in counts 10 and 11 of the superseding indictment pending against him.2023-10-18T06:30:00+00:002023-10-19T13:21:12+00:00Monroe Auto Brokerage Owner Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Bankruptcy Fraudurn:syndication:bdca12b4e50c40419b931e2f9752a6c3Avery Antron Goins of Monroe has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for wire fraud and bankruptcy fraud.2023-10-17T08:00:00+00:002023-10-18T13:20:35+00:00New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Misprision of a Felonurn:syndication:3626541578594821a4b59f8677eee0cfJasmine Griffin of New Orleans pleaded guilty to a superseding bill of information charging conspiracy to commit wire fraud and misprision of a felon.2023-10-17T08:00:00+00:002023-10-18T13:23:24+00:00Cleveland Man Sentenced to 204 Months in Prison for Engaging in Sextortion of Childrenurn:syndication:14141847dfe1485dba0216a12a38cc98Javan Bailey, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, received 204 months in prison for producing images and videos depicting the sexual exploitation of an 11-year-old female.2023-10-16T16:30:00+00:002023-10-18T13:16:50+00:00Former Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:ae2d6ddd0110405b8fc6b7a35f929b67Todd Eric Tripp of Sorrento, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to receipt of child pornography.2023-10-16T14:07:00+00:002023-10-16T20:13:07+00:00Hotel Owner Sentenced for Conspiring with Bank President to Defraud First NBC Bankurn:syndication:9be37242c17a41abb86cb1cf1eab4208Arvind Vira has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison for conspiring with First NBC Bank president Ashton J. Ryan to defraud the New Orleans-based bank.2023-10-13T14:30:00+00:002023-10-16T20:12:05+00:00Slidell Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:8d52f037699344afb587b12be6db1968Roderick Williams of Slidell pleaded guilty to two counts of an indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-10-13T14:00:00+00:002023-10-16T20:10:02+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Hobbs Act Robberyurn:syndication:f8b2a797524648ecb906cb5b5e0f2978Kadeem Romain of New Orleans pleaded guilty to count one of a superseding indictment for attempted Hobbs Act robbery.2023-10-13T14:00:00+00:002023-10-16T18:55:58+00:00New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Misprision of a Felonyurn:syndication:19da4dff96554e628a1964e50cda6f72Byroneisha Butler of New Orleans pleaded guilty to a bill of information charging her with misprision of a felony.2023-10-06T15:30:00+00:002023-10-11T13:40:53+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking and Hobbs Act Robberyurn:syndication:cca907611ddf4d1c8b538c62cb8a3502Trayvon Murphy of New Orleans pleaded guilty to various violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, Federal Control Substances Act, and Hobbs Act Robbery.2023-10-06T13:30:00+00:002023-10-11T13:48:33+00:00Illegal Possession and Distribution of Narcotics Results in Federal Prison Sentences for Two Menurn:syndication:d1014a0ab07549a2b86c1f77f9ad99b1Johnathan Davon Hill and Joshua Bosley from North Louisiana have been sentenced for illegal possession and distribution of narcotics and illegal possession of a firearm.2023-10-05T08:00:00+00:002023-10-06T15:12:13+00:00Two Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Their Employer Out of More Than $2 Million in Connection with the Sale of Chicken Frame Productsurn:syndication:9954688379fd4e9fa21cb265e42085faWilliam Ross Hickman of Arcadia, Louisiana, and Brian K. Whiteman of Haughton were sentenced on fraud charges.2023-10-02T09:30:00+00:002023-10-04T19:37:08+00:00Man Sentenced for Lying to Federal Grand Jury and Violating Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:57fc829835b243f4adaf2de41b0fc851James Heigle of St. Tammany Parish has been sentenced for lying to the federal grand jury and violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-10-02T09:00:00+00:002023-10-03T14:22:39+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Acturn:syndication:336c1c0109b94b5fb6772fd3cea4b2d9Alfred Clay pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride.2023-09-29T09:30:00+00:002023-10-02T16:34:22+00:00Acadiana Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:73f7d3bb41504145834e83a1fabc3750Jason Eric Lott, of the Acadiana area in Louisiana, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the production of child pornography.2023-09-28T15:00:00+00:002023-09-29T19:55:23+00:00Bossier City Man Sentenced for Illegally Distributing and Possessing Cocaineurn:syndication:e88ce66d7b914137a54936b9e9a58d35Demetrius Demontrae Richmond of Bossier City received 51 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine.2023-09-28T15:00:00+00:002023-09-29T19:52:27+00:00Houma Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidentsurn:syndication:8e8c1f9f2bdc4b7bb6319fa2a82d6e36Joseph Brewton of Houma has been sentenced for one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud.2023-09-28T15:00:00+00:002023-09-29T19:48:46+00:00Six People Indicted for Drug, Firearms, and Robbery Crimes Related to Robbery of Undercover ATF Agenturn:syndication:5883f2a30f9a4190b7b696e6d19a5280Six people have been charged in an 11-count superseding indictment by a federal grand jury for drug distribution, firearms offenses, and armed robbery.2023-09-28T14:18:00+00:002023-09-29T16:09:42+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Chargeurn:syndication:45be316bf65741759aa7572270f29522Dajuan Martin pleaded guilty on September 19, 2023, to an indictment charging him with possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.2023-09-25T16:30:00+00:002023-09-27T17:59:15+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Murdering Two Victimsurn:syndication:ac41637d29c945f090f2d7eef90fe388A New Orleans resident, Blair Taylor, was charged in a recently unsealed two-count indictment.2023-09-26T16:15:00+00:002023-09-27T17:58:27+00:00Houston Man Sentenced to 360 Months' Imprisonment for Trafficking 13-Year-Old Female Into the New Orleans Area to Perform Commercial Sex Actsurn:syndication:a62f1d3b3bbd4e84b9274f55a9c505d5Randi Lewis, from Houston, Texas, has been sentenced to 360 months in prison for sex trafficking a child under the age of 14.2023-09-21T13:00:00+00:002023-09-22T18:04:33+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Violations of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:977c27d952b34583b6a2b51f40567faaJaven Jones of New Orleans has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-09-20T11:30:00+00:002023-09-21T17:49:09+00:00Tip to FBI Ends 32-Year-Long Manhunturn:syndication:3f8b2cc88b6642d2ae35c74ba065a691A Louisiana man who took off before a jury found him guilty of attempted second degree murder in 1991 is in custody thanks to a tip received by FBI New Orleans.2023-09-20T02:30:00+00:002023-09-21T13:18:09+00:00New Orleans Man Found Guilty of Hobbs Act Robberies and Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:d46d0010868f400da60c8bd61a6ffc65Marvin Legendre of New Orleans has been found guilty of Hobbs Act robberies and firearms offenses after a three-day trial.2023-09-18T07:30:00+00:002023-09-19T13:17:40+00:00Gonzales Woman Charged with Child Exploitation Offensesurn:syndication:c31be7587cb04a739a5fb2b4ff2c6bc6Hannah Kinchen of Gonzales has been charged with conspiracy to produce child pornography, and other related crimes.2023-09-15T09:00:00+00:002023-09-18T14:23:14+00:00Laboratory Owner Sentenced to 36 Months in Federal Prison for Health Care Kickback Schemeurn:syndication:d5430646409c469eb390dda5530be74dTerry Wilks Jr., of Greenwell Springs, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks.2023-09-14T08:00:00+00:002023-09-15T13:33:48+00:00New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberyurn:syndication:caf968e5c715468c8a762524ef4ca126Cathy Lynn Hamilton, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to bank robbery.2023-09-14T07:30:00+00:002023-09-15T13:31:36+00:00Houston Woman Pleads Guilty to Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Fundsurn:syndication:66c3f9de41de45b782abf0c008da32c0Temika Santemore of Houston pleaded guilty to a two-count bill of information charging her with making false statements and theft of government funds.2023-09-13T07:00:00+00:002023-09-14T14:27:00+00:00Former Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officer Charged with Federal Civil Rights and Obstruction Offenses Involving Excessive Force Incidenturn:syndication:b8457cded1a4451e9658774f00ee6990Javarrea Pouncy was charged with federal civil rights violations for willfully using unreasonable force against a detainee.2023-09-07T14:00:00+00:002023-09-12T19:33:30+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Trafficking Chargeurn:syndication:f15e58ebb5d24fa38057028d5aef8dfdJohn Crawford, a New Orleans resident, pleaded guilty to a superseding bill of information charging him with conspiracy to distribute heroin.2023-09-07T13:30:00+00:002023-09-12T18:28:46+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Gun Offensesurn:syndication:06cc4eccc66d46eca69a8ed39e9fcdb7Emanuel Ross, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl.2023-09-07T13:30:00+00:002023-09-12T18:27:40+00:00Former Bank President Ashton Ryan Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Fraud that Ended First NBC Bankurn:syndication:37089ff9b8cd4d42acb5c3f246c0fb64Ashton J. Ryan Jr. was sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 170 months following RYAN’s convictions for bank fraud and making false statements in bank records.2023-09-06T14:30:00+00:002023-09-08T14:39:49+00:00Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Dogfighting Conspiracyurn:syndication:dacbbb231b4e4de18113308deaab20a1David Guidry III was sentenced to prison for possession of animals in an animal fighting venture.2023-09-06T12:00:00+00:002023-09-08T14:33:36+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:b442db86c97f43b7b7cc736ca6403ab1Tyrone Smothers was charged in a previously sealed three-count indictment for violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-09-01T17:00:00+00:002023-09-06T14:14:50+00:00Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Narcoticsurn:syndication:ab39179c5fbc454ebfd8e21f7d536ccbThree defendants from Lafayette, Louisiana, who were involved in an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation, have been sentenced.2023-09-01T17:00:00+00:002023-09-06T14:13:38+00:00New Orleans Men Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Offensesurn:syndication:6e0f083ea206420d9aeb4559fd1f3c33Sean Martin and Gene Jackson were sentenced for violations of the Controlled Substances Act.2023-09-01T14:00:00+00:002023-09-06T12:36:13+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Gunurn:syndication:f9e73bf7691c44ba838e224aeaaf1fd9Morris Summers was sentenced to 30 months in the Bureau of Prisons following his guilty plea for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-09-01T14:00:00+00:002023-09-06T12:34:24+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Drug and Gun Offensesurn:syndication:1af49c48e2dc433586f96c16f87d9dd5David Scott was charged on August 24, 2023, in a previously sealed two-count indictment.2023-09-01T14:00:00+00:002023-09-06T12:32:35+00:00FBI Issues Statement on BRPDurn:syndication:bd9f1b9eb72149f7ac21cf2a7ea43ad3The New Orleans FBI Field Office, the Civil Rights Division, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana have opened a federal investigation into the Baton Rouge Police Department and allegations that members of the department may have abused their authority.2023-09-22T11:30:00+00:002023-09-25T17:25:56+00:00FBI Honors Internship Programurn:syndication:a38423685f45458ba81fae356c3c0e40The FBI will open the application process for the Honors Internship Program beginning September 5, 2023, through September 20, 2023. College students receive a meaningful experience that demonstrates what the FBI has to offer and fosters a future talent pipeline that meets the FBI’s needs.2023-08-29T11:30:00+00:002023-08-29T15:30:51+00:00Former Shreveport Police Department Lieutenant Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Overtime Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:131ee50153c443e5b249b3447636f746A federal jury has returned an indictment charging former Shreveport Police Department Lieutenant Jeffrey L. Peters with wire fraud.2023-08-25T08:30:00+00:002023-08-29T14:16:05+00:00Jefferson Parish Woman Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Buyer of Personal Protective Equipmenturn:syndication:fe18446c0aee4835b9889149ba3a9753Cynthia Caronna pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud a business seeking to purchase personal protective equipment at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.2023-08-24T12:00:00+00:002023-08-25T18:30:26+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Trafficking Chargesurn:syndication:80cefb7ba761404093f24bd7636c424aChristopher Johnson of New Orleans pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin and other related offenses.2023-08-24T11:30:00+00:002023-08-25T18:26:04+00:00Many, Louisiana Man Sentenced to 12 Plus Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Methamphetamineurn:syndication:27e8efdf4b10456084fe5e593fae9a34John Michael Murphy of Many, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 151 months in prison for trafficking methamphetamine.2023-08-22T08:30:00+00:002023-08-23T13:32:54+00:00Hammond Man Sentenced to 60 Months' Incarceration for Committing Interstate Domestic Violenceurn:syndication:c9b027cfa1274b6bb5addabf9e7ae3c9Vincent Turner of Hammond has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for interstate domestic violence.2023-08-22T08:30:00+00:002023-08-23T13:25:38+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced on Federal Weapons Chargesurn:syndication:b8ce555478ae41ea85d7f5d4ca025145Shawn Breaux, a resident of Orleans Parish, was sentenced to 69 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to a two-count indictment.2023-08-21T10:30:00+00:002023-08-22T15:49:54+00:00Baton Rouge Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberyurn:syndication:63db394aad344e7ea1d22281c831092eFloyd C. Hose, Jr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to bank robbery.2023-08-21T10:30:00+00:002023-08-22T18:19:28+00:00Four Texas Men Plead Guilty to Stealing Cash, Damaging ATMs in Three Statesurn:syndication:4938caa39b344093878a6ff9bd9b1ae3Four Houston, Texas residents pleaded guilty to federal charges for stealing cash and damaging ATMs using hooks, chains and stolen trucks in three states.2023-08-18T09:30:00+00:002023-08-21T15:34:19+00:00Louisiana Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Capitol Breachurn:syndication:4ec0489ba81f464a9d18b9fe615f2926Ronald Alfred Bryan of Louisiana has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.2023-08-17T08:30:00+00:002023-08-18T15:13:07+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:eb4c4595079e48749fb570dc51c08432Aaron Henderson, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been charged with violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-08-14T10:00:00+00:002023-08-15T14:50:28+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:c140f8e95d1944cf81e981530a9b2ed3Teddy Nathan, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been charged with violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-08-14T10:00:00+00:002023-08-15T14:49:16+00:00Houston Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing with Intent to Distribute Three Kilograms of Fentanylurn:syndication:47b6058a21cc40cab6fb7edd12571bb8Jorge Isaac Gonzalez-Medina of Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty to violating the Controlled Substances Act.2023-08-14T10:00:00+00:002023-08-15T14:53:34+00:00Five Charged for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidentsurn:syndication:3170576a2b2b45bfa9126697f96d4c53Five individuals were charged with intentionally staging automobile accidents with tractor-trailers in New Orleans to defraud trucking and insurance companies.2023-08-11T12:00:00+00:002023-08-14T17:28:21+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and Interstate Travel in Aid of Racketeeringurn:syndication:7f4ffda3d0e644fc8fee99ee42639b15Charles Wade, from New Orleans, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride.2023-08-10T11:30:00+00:002023-08-11T18:21:23+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Chargesurn:syndication:6d0d884c15564c56a7010ca7dda4d99dDanquell Miller, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.2023-08-08T13:00:00+00:002023-08-10T19:47:09+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:2b8550f7bdb442ee8843cdd96706762eKendale Adams of New Orleans has been sentenced to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking.2023-08-09T12:30:00+00:002023-08-10T18:33:28+00:00Two More Defendants Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracyurn:syndication:373ed4d4ea4a41bc800ae4c347e14284Dillon Arceneaux and Zeb Sartin both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2023-08-04T11:00:00+00:002023-08-08T15:59:03+00:00Two Charged with Defrauding Buyer of Personal Protective Equipment During Height of COVID-19 Pandemicurn:syndication:86751f5baf044f3c8ce40ea5a1d74920On August 2, 2023, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the charging of Frank Labruzzo and Cynthia Caronna for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-08-04T10:00:00+00:002023-08-09T10:45:52+00:00Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Wire Fraudurn:syndication:25354fa2766d4f9b84accb87b4fce8f3Michael D. Hopwood, Jr., was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison following his conviction for wire fraud.2023-08-03T13:33:00+00:002023-08-04T17:41:58+00:00New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Violations of The Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:65a81b577f284874a27637387d217549Jasha Banks pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-08-03T13:30:00+00:002023-08-04T17:40:42+00:00FBI Announces Results of Nationwide Sex Trafficking Operation: Operation Cross Country XIII Leads to Identification/Location of Adolescent Victimsurn:syndication:2d3a6cbbe09d40e3bb6179557fd00540The FBI New Orleans Field Office made five arrests, recovered five minors, and developed multiple leads during a nationwide enforcement campaign called Operation Cross Country.2023-08-01T12:02:00+00:002023-08-02T17:38:50+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:059f35d03c5b4b9a9a7d4e56ea4c11eaCyril Hoffman, Jr., of New Orleans, has been charged in a six-count indictment for violating the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-07-31T13:45:00+00:002023-07-31T21:55:51+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Chargeurn:syndication:24d34e2ac1904cf7b727551dfc8f7230Donald Hale, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-07-31T13:43:00+00:002023-07-31T21:57:16+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:641bd9907e1043baa8ac0c05ce4c3c42Gerard Turner, a resident of New Orleans, has been charged in a four-count indictment with violating the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-07-31T13:41:00+00:002023-07-31T21:59:58+00:00Kenner Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:677c6beafe32409892cf3475c03911cfDuane Dufrene pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2023-07-27T10:00:00+00:002023-07-28T15:13:30+00:00Threats Made to VA and Medical Center Employees Sends Noble, Louisiana, Man to Federal Prisonurn:syndication:7c1f20758fb94984ba2389981f1d464dAaron Wade Knight has been sentenced for making threats of violence against employees with the Sabine Medical Center and the VA.2023-07-26T11:34:00+00:002023-07-26T18:50:34+00:00Three New Orleans Men Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:0b2c6e2ca2c04c989260383a1aeeccaeTerran Williams, Allen Gray, and Kerry Brooks were sentenced in connection with violations of the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act.2023-07-24T15:48:00+00:002023-07-25T10:34:36+00:00Two LaPlace Residents Charged with Preparing and Submitting Fraudulent Applications for Cares Act Financial Assistanceurn:syndication:9008d08760e4438a88623308ca35ffc0Lynn Schofield and Bashir Schofield, residents of LaPlace, were federally charged for preparing and filing false loan applications related to the CARES Act.2023-07-17T10:00:00+00:002023-07-19T19:25:56+00:00U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Announces the Indictment of 24 Individuals Associated with Shreveport Street Gang on Charges Related to CARES Act Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:b7188daa2d2946fe950a15c3361e3d0cOfficials held a press conference to announce the indictment of 24 defendants on fraud charges related to the CARES Act.2023-07-18T10:00:00+00:002023-07-19T15:11:34+00:00Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Dogfighting Conspiracy—Six Other Defendants Involved in the Animal Fighting Venture Have Already Been Convictedurn:syndication:96a78e2bf7cb4756a3511b96bae84338Antonio Damon Atkins pleaded guilty for his part in a conspiracy to sponsor, exhibit, possess, and transport animals in an interstate animal fighting venture.2023-07-13T15:30:00+00:002023-07-14T20:21:40+00:00St. Bernard Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Violating the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:fcca834e01a34bd998b0f52800d5f8bbDawayne Boutain, a resident of Violet, was sentenced to a statutory maximum of 120 months in prison for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-07-13T15:30:00+00:002023-07-14T20:20:05+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Weapons Chargesurn:syndication:4dffc35ded404efea631cda802f8ad0dJustin Morgan, a resident of Orleans Parish, pleaded guilty to three counts of a seven-count superseding indictment for drug and weapons violations.2023-07-13T15:30:00+00:002023-07-17T15:06:11+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug and Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:d62c58a7cc7f43f287fb06e36f9377a8Derrick Estes, of New Orleans, was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment, 4 years of supervised release, and a $400 mandatory special assessment fee.2023-07-13T15:30:00+00:002023-07-14T20:18:05+00:00New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Transmitting Threatening Communicationsurn:syndication:9db083932f374fa69b9d49035d84af06Zandra Ellis of New Orleans pleaded guilty to transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c).2023-07-13T15:30:00+00:002023-07-14T20:16:43+00:00Distribution and Possession of Controlled Substances and Illegal Possession of Firearm Leads to Federal Prison Time for Two Menurn:syndication:d0f1341461eb47209f489ae2e15995faUnited States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of two men in Shreveport and Lake Charles for their role in the trafficking of drugs in those cities.2023-07-12T16:30:00+00:002023-07-14T16:27:38+00:00Justice Department Facilitates Meetings in Western District of Louisiana for Ways to Combat Unlawful Acts of Hateurn:syndication:cb2feb0f5bda4bf1a295e7fc374e36a4Community meetings were held in Shreveport and Lafayette areas in hopes of finding ways to combat unlawful acts of hate targeted at the LGTBQIA+ community.2023-07-13T16:05:00+00:002023-07-14T16:26:07+00:00Houston Woman Charged with Cares Act Fraud and Theft of Government Fundsurn:syndication:4bde549e0e01454db735ac632d8b682bTemika Santemore was charged on July 7, 2023, in a two-count bill of information with making false statements and theft of government funds.2023-07-10T16:30:00+00:002023-07-14T13:23:24+00:00Drug Traffickers From Lafayette Area Sentenced for Possession of Heroinurn:syndication:36922699146944658b48416238d15e1eLensly Johnnie of Lafayette, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 88 months in prison for drug offenses.2023-07-06T17:00:00+00:002023-07-10T12:57:38+00:00Federal Jury Convicts Former Louisiana Police Officer of Civil Rights Violation for Using Dangerous Weapons to Assault a Non-Violent Loitering Suspecturn:syndication:0ca9dd98d52042e29a0d9d7ed938cd57A federal jury convicted a former Louisiana police officer of deprivation of rights under color of law for assaulting a non-violent loitering suspect.2023-06-30T11:00:00+00:002023-07-06T13:06:34+00:00Former Sewerage and Water Board Official Pleads Guilty to Thefturn:syndication:a1bf59dc66a04be79c0412c4cbae494bJAMES ARNOLD pleaded guilty to Theft from an Agency Receiving Federal Funds.2023-06-29T14:30:00+00:002023-07-03T16:20:06+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:4ae00c86a303497298573832a2825802EDDIE HARRIS, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced to 92 months imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-06-29T14:30:00+00:002023-07-03T16:18:27+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced in Armed Bank Robbery, Hobbs Act Robbery Caseurn:syndication:584a87697d7448ecbf359d690b8faa9fDEVIN CHANEY (“CHANEY”), was sentenced to 188 months in prison.2023-06-28T14:30:00+00:002023-07-03T16:14:30+00:00National Enforcement Action Results in 78 Individuals Charged for $2.5B in Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:f9d8bf995fcf4536a12e4d7549109991Multiple individuals were charged for their alleged participation in healthcare fraud and opioid abuse schemes that included over $2.5 billion in alleged fraud.2023-06-28T14:00:00+00:002023-07-03T16:05:06+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:512074a9431b4e91b99d90b968f7b8e9Datayna Howard, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been indicted for violating the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-06-26T10:00:00+00:002023-06-27T16:09:20+00:00Drug Traffickers From St. Martinville Area Sentenced to Federal Prisonurn:syndication:50a91347417d46b9b31c07e4b21d5d1fFive men who were involved with the trafficking of cocaine and cocaine base in the St. Martinville, Louisiana, area were each sentenced to prison.2023-06-22T09:30:00+00:002023-06-23T14:19:21+00:00U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans Joins Law Enforcement, Stakeholders to Combat Antisemitism and Hate Crimesurn:syndication:7a78e6388adf462d9387cbdd25569ceeAuthorities co-hosted an event at the Jewish Community Center entitled United Against Hate.2023-06-22T09:30:00+00:002023-06-23T14:17:58+00:00Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Case Results in Sentence of More than Eight Years for North Louisiana Manurn:syndication:c5a20468c7be42b68acd01a92694b8a6An Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case has resulted in a conviction and sentence for Clifton Williams of Many, Louisiana.2023-06-15T12:00:00+00:002023-06-22T19:27:28+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violation of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:bbeb0f90011b42e6b77d0927ea15174dDevon Claiborne of New Orleans pleaded guilty to a one count indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-06-15T16:00:00+00:002023-06-22T14:54:18+00:00New Orleans Resident Sentenced to 21 Months' Imprisonment After Pleading Guilty to International Parental Kidnappingurn:syndication:56c6b6525c2c46c7abeca81c503dcda5Kidus Awlachew, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 21 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to international parental kidnapping.2023-06-15T15:30:00+00:002023-06-22T14:55:25+00:00Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Federal Officers in Nationwide Elder Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:48c1479594484e5bbdb258ee5094d0ddChristopher L. Keel of Tampa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and false impersonation of an employee or officer of the United States.2023-06-16T15:30:00+00:002023-06-22T14:53:10+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:26c16eb2d77d4d519e80733cbc2564e7Corey Hale of New Orleans pleaded guilty to two counts of an indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-06-16T15:30:00+00:002023-06-22T14:43:38+00:00Bastrop Man Sentenced in Human Trafficking Caseurn:syndication:2db03d3eebde4e00b44dbe77d86e211eDeray Montrez Richard of Bastrop, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 228 months in prison on human trafficking offenses.2023-06-08T12:30:00+00:002023-06-13T17:23:16+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violation of Federal Drug Control Acturn:syndication:5917f718159b4068941fb35a9d7a3280Timrek Andrews of New Orleans has been sentenced to time served, 15 months in prison, for possession of firearm by a convicted felon.2023-06-08T12:00:00+00:002023-06-13T17:21:34+00:00New Orleans Man Federally Charged in a Superseding Indictment with Producing Files Depicting the Sexual Victimization of Children, Extorting Minor Females to Send Sexually Explicit Depictions, and Distribution and Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Materialurn:syndication:650d8e2f9fc644e2a8dffd28dc64cba1Cole Diggs, a resident of New Orleans, has been charged in a nine-count superseding indictment with production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material.2023-06-08T12:00:00+00:002023-06-13T17:19:59+00:00Orleans Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Concealment of Bankruptcy Related Assetsurn:syndication:32a75c702293442f87991e1203b75cdbJoshua Borges of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to one count of concealment of assets.2023-06-08T12:00:00+00:002023-06-13T17:18:22+00:00Trafficking of Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine Results in Sentences Totaling 30 Plus Years in Federal Prison for Two Louisiana Menurn:syndication:6660e66e46cb4d05a984b933a42992deTwo men involved in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine have been sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana.2023-06-02T12:30:00+00:002023-06-05T19:17:15+00:00New Orleans Man Charged with Federal Drug and Firearm Violationsurn:syndication:d55af414da884978918938772936218dLarry Williams of New Orleans has been indicted on charges involving firearms and narcotics.2023-06-02T12:30:00+00:002023-06-05T19:16:11+00:00Illegal Possession of Drugs and Guns Lead to Years in Prison for Three Menurn:syndication:db500be960ce479cae142a76232f5012Three defendants have been sentenced in the Lafayette and Alexandria Divisions in the Western District of Louisiana for drug trafficking and firearms charges.2023-05-31T08:00:00+00:002023-06-02T19:09:49+00:00Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of More Than $150,000 in Official Fundsurn:syndication:0d691c56734b4abeb5c8ed0aeb2beefeMandy Nicole Miller, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to charges of federal program theft.2023-06-01T08:00:00+00:002023-06-02T19:08:56+00:00Bridge City Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Machine Gun and Obstruction of Justiceurn:syndication:5eb3f0fcfabb48c792bc67b9e570b933Rene Ladmirault, a resident of Bridge City, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun and obstruction of justice.2023-05-25T17:00:00+00:002023-06-01T13:28:13+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Weapons Offenseurn:syndication:0b46dc44e4d64c20acfd0fe5709abb19Newman Hooker of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm.2023-05-26T17:00:00+00:002023-06-01T13:29:12+00:00New Orleans Woman Sentenced for Violation of Federal Drug Control Acturn:syndication:63a002e24e9f43fab52ed410f02755d4Toni Jones of New Orleans was sentenced to time served (15 months in prison) for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine base, and methamphetamine.2023-05-26T17:00:00+00:002023-06-01T13:30:12+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced on Federal Weapons Chargesurn:syndication:6ca53aec2c2a48419dc62b7da04ca4d1Quendrick Bailey, a resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.2023-05-26T17:00:00+00:002023-06-01T13:35:10+00:00South Carolina Man Sentenced on Federal Carjacking Chargeurn:syndication:6f681cc40aa24b679674614b05a9ec0cWilliam Nelson, a resident of South Carolina, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to a one-count indictment for carjacking.2023-05-31T16:50:00+00:002023-06-01T13:36:27+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:b8166dbdb45c4aaeac4450ed78af66acMarcus Theodore was charged in a four-count indictment by a federal grand jury for violations of the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts.2023-05-23T17:00:00+00:002023-05-30T13:06:26+00:00Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Actsurn:syndication:e66404db7f6c4e748162a15e27e0d58dNairobi Davis of New Orleans has been indicted on drug and firearm charges.2023-05-23T17:00:00+00:002023-05-30T13:23:51+00:00Former Sewage and Water Board Official Charged with Federal Thefturn:syndication:5c6ff98d59df43ddb9ef137399576144James Arnold, a former utility services administrator for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, was charged with federal theft crimes.2023-05-25T16:51:00+00:002023-05-30T12:58:14+00:00Gibson Man Sentenced for Federal Conspiracy to Stage Automobile Accidentsurn:syndication:767f0bbf54e440009f800f438cf952ceLarry Picou was sentenced for conspiracy to commit mail fraud, arising out of staged automobile accidents with tractor-trailers occurring in New Orleans.2023-05-25T16:48:00+00:002023-05-30T12:55:59+00:00Pineville Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor and Transporting a Minor for Criminal Sexual Activityurn:syndication:f2361da4a913414ab726026f02b15bf3Darnell Fulton of Louisiana received 35 years in prison for conspiracy to commit forced labor and transporting a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity.2023-05-19T08:00:00+00:002023-05-22T14:59:52+00:00Former Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Indicted for Enticement of a Minor and Penalties for Registered Sex Offendersurn:syndication:e1cc975525ca444597e24c1a25a9670eTodd Eric Tripp of Sorrento has been charged with enticement of a minor and felony offense involving a minor by a registered sex offender.2023-05-18T08:00:00+00:002023-05-22T14:58:30+00:00Federal Grand Jury Indicts Individual for Federal Firearms and Narcotics Offensesurn:syndication:074f5c28d535420a850799e01805cc61Jonath Williamson, Jr., of New Orleans, was charged in a four-count indictment with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and firearms offenses.2023-05-18T08:00:00+00:002023-05-22T14:56:45+00:00Mississippi Man Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison for Attempting to Transfer Obscene Material to a Minorurn:syndication:4b3f058590df40b8bd58d5536e11c1b2Colbi Trent DeFiore has been sentenced to 63 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to attempting to transfer obscene matter to a minor.2023-05-18T08:00:00+00:002023-05-22T14:51:48+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking Chargeurn:syndication:723659e2eba44ae0b33030626999d620Solomon Burke of New Orleans has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substances.2023-05-19T08:00:00+00:002023-05-22T14:50:46+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:28ea478bddc740aa9a3a5dedd3dba057Gene Jackson pleaded guilty to violating the federal Controlled Substances Act.2023-05-12T15:00:00+00:002023-05-16T19:33:14+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Traffickingurn:syndication:a154f81d453b44c8ae57e1a778886350Sean Martin pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.2023-05-12T15:00:00+00:002023-05-16T19:32:09+00:00Former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Employee Charged with Theft of Over $150,000 in Official Fundsurn:syndication:b1ae46e198094bbe9f096488efa8c49eMandy Nicole Miller of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was charged with Federal Program Theft.2023-05-11T06:00:00+00:002023-05-12T20:59:01+00:00FBI Honors Local Community Leader with National Awardurn:syndication:a138f5162306483ea4d68b08e6eb7fb5On Friday, May 5, 2023, FBI Director Christopher Wray presented Jennifer Paul Ray with the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.2023-05-05T11:30:00+00:002023-05-11T17:32:14+00:00City of Shreveport Law Enforcement and Community Leaders Meet to Continue Developing Strategies to Fight Violent Crime Through Public Safety Partnershipurn:syndication:817223a6f07c43bd9816da6fad531266Officials held meetings this week to develop strategies together to help one another as the violent crime in the Shreveport area continues.2023-05-05T13:00:00+00:002023-05-08T19:10:20+00:00Port Sulphur Man Pleads Guilty to Interstate Domestic Violenceurn:syndication:6d10ea3df4f34858ba7947f7aa3288efVincent Turner, a resident of Port Sulphur, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to interstate domestic violence.2023-05-03T10:00:00+00:002023-05-04T15:10:23+00:00Plaquemine Woman Sentenced to 44 Months for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:bd4a343cf8094af28c8e209df9440756Lestreonia Renee Rodrigue of Plaquemine has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison following her conviction for mail fraud.2023-05-02T08:00:00+00:002023-05-03T14:34:17+00:00Orleans Parish Man Charged with Concealment of Bankruptcy Related Assetsurn:syndication:7ec3e6dadfca470f800c9b09625831c9Joshua Borges of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been indicted by a federal grand for concealment of assets.2023-05-01T08:00:00+00:002023-05-02T15:19:37+00:00Metairie Residents Indicted for Federal Drug and Firearms Violationsurn:syndication:1abd91e9f4224396816393469c7d8f61Deshaun Whatley and Leatrice Franklin, both of Metairie, were charged with drug distribution and firearms violations.2023-05-01T08:00:00+00:002023-05-02T15:23:44+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:80ad91282e2946cda6a527dcfca56d8dShawn Breaux, a resident of Orleans Parish, pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment for federal weapons violations.2023-04-25T07:30:00+00:002023-04-28T13:55:18+00:00Federal Jury Convicts Former St. Bernard Parish Assistant District Attorney and Two Associates for Defrauding First NBC Bankurn:syndication:4fa88c4f373c4ae48aac3b9ef14ed9f7Multiple individuals have been convicted of federal bank fraud and money laundering charges related to defrauding First NBC Bank.2023-04-26T07:30:00+00:002023-04-28T13:56:04+00:00Fouad K. Zeton Pleads Guilty to Federal Conspiracy for Role in Insurance Fraud and Bribery Schemeurn:syndication:34779bab6c3740e88277f1cf6424c61aThe United States Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea of Fouad K. Zeton for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.2023-04-27T07:30:00+00:002023-04-28T13:57:23+00:00Human Trafficking Task Force Leader to Receive FBI Director’s Community Leadership Awardurn:syndication:4af66599daee47f39117d366af6ef2c2The FBI New Orleans Field Office is proud to announce Jennifer Paul Ray as the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient.2023-04-24T07:00:00+00:002023-04-27T14:17:35+00:00Another Individual Sentenced in Federal Court for Staged Automobile Collision Schemeurn:syndication:6f6a413a004d4c02ba5cacc40e6c207aLois Russell of Gibson has been sentenced after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud arising out of staged automobile accidents.2023-04-24T14:30:00+00:002023-04-27T13:08:23+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Weapons Violationsurn:syndication:7c9e6b7f1e784b2689dccfec56109d2bShawn Breaux, a resident of Orleans Parish, pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment for federal weapons violations.2023-04-25T14:30:00+00:002023-04-27T13:07:20+00:00Metairie Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison for Receiving Files Depicting the Sexual Victimization of Childrenurn:syndication:e373379c99664c8dbdad4c485a5ef96dMichael Gerald Marchese was sentenced to 87 months in prison after previously being indicted for receiving images depicting the sexual exploitation of children.2023-04-21T06:30:00+00:002023-04-25T17:19:01+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:2d0637bd3d364cceaf4a62b462e8425aMarvin Young was sentenced to 40 months incarceration after pleading guilty to a one-count indictment.2023-04-21T06:30:00+00:002023-04-25T17:07:02+00:00Three New Orleans Men Plead Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Offensesurn:syndication:53334686a22a48fda68cc09a1d19b44dThree individuals pleaded guilty to a 12-count indictment charging violations of the Federal Gun Control and the Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-04-21T06:30:00+00:002023-04-25T17:02:27+00:00Slidell Woman Federally Indicted for Theft of Public Money, Wire Fraud, and Money Launderingurn:syndication:05a374dcfe0348a980cf1e06f4e320a4Melissa J. Watson was indicted on one count of theft of public money, one count of wire fraud, and two counts of money laundering.2023-04-21T06:30:00+00:002023-04-25T17:00:48+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:c43fb4deaf274bfbbbf1762fec9c69c5Elijah Powell was sentenced to 27 months following his guilty plea to illegally possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony.2023-04-21T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T16:59:23+00:00New Orleans Man Indicted for Violations of Federal Firearms and Drug Lawsurn:syndication:a7b6e4f618444004a91f47d04fa10638Burneal Carney was indicted for violations of the Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts.2023-04-21T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T16:55:43+00:00Baton Rouge Man Charged in Federal Court with Wire Fraud and Engaging in Unlawful Monetary Transactionsurn:syndication:01986d3c410f410db1a61dce1a7d5bceA federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment charging Adolphus A. Obioha with wire fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions.2023-04-20T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T16:28:18+00:00Four Defendants Convicted of Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine Receive Sentences Totaling Over 43 Years in Federal Prisonurn:syndication:b638f20c252e4dfe89a7bd95760467d5The defendants received lengthy sentences for trafficking narcotics in the Lake Charles and Lafayette areas of Louisiana.2023-04-20T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T16:23:30+00:00The Justice Department Announces Nationwide Coordinated Law Enforcement Action to Combat COVID-19 Health Care Fraudurn:syndication:2b34f2f4cc5a4044a44221e7f8d1e1d5U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana Brandon B. Brown joins the Department of Justice in announcing criminal charges against 18 defendants in nine federal districts across the United States.2023-04-20T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T16:26:42+00:00Natchitoches Man Convicted by Federal Jury of Drug and Firearms Chargesurn:syndication:5a32fe6e6fae43ebb0e45f0d8d67e826Louis Vernon Jackson was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, felon in possession of firearms, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.2023-04-21T06:00:00+00:002023-04-25T16:20:53+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearmurn:syndication:55f75c01097947af9d00595f3e7a56ecJaron McCree, a resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon.2023-04-18T11:30:00+00:002023-04-20T16:19:50+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced After Conviction at Trial for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Acturn:syndication:4347a1758de54fefa071dd00f251c450George Bennett was sentenced to 121 months’ imprisonment after his conviction at trial for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.2023-04-14T17:30:00+00:002023-04-19T14:33:16+00:00Marrero Bookkeeper Indicted on Federal Fraud and Tax Chargesurn:syndication:3f3cb90ddbae4b5bb03cf0a77722c23fMary B. Katicich was indicted with four counts of wire fraud and one count of making and subscribing a false tax return.2023-04-17T17:30:00+00:002023-04-19T14:31:35+00:00Denham Springs Man Sentenced to 292 Months in Federal Prison for Production of Child Pornographyurn:syndication:10211966458546ca8e0b34d24092d695William Hunter Davis was sentenced to more than 24 years in federal prison following his conviction for production of child pornography.2023-04-12T07:00:00+00:002023-04-13T13:07:04+00:00Donaldsonville Woman Sentenced to 78 Months in Federal Prison for Pandemic Benefits Fraud Schemeurn:syndication:d182026554ec450f97a64059e0e773eeTynea Lynnshay Gray was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison following her conviction for mail fraud.2023-04-11T08:30:00+00:002023-04-12T15:32:07+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced for Using Stolen Identity at Local Storesurn:syndication:0a3d90e3b0a24cdea8f0ebfec0959169Corey Thomas was sentenced to home detention for committing wire fraud that stemmed from fraudulent charges made in someone else’s name at local stores.2023-04-10T08:30:00+00:002023-04-12T15:30:38+00:00Second Defendant Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:5634707c4ab64723a658da23e458abeeLance M. Vallo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2023-04-06T15:30:00+00:002023-04-11T11:37:10+00:00Former Hospice Care Owner Convicted of Defrauding Medicareurn:syndication:80c5d60dd8da49a388009d4b5bfa102eA federal jury has returned a guilty verdict against Kristal Glover-Wing of Broussard, Louisiana, for one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud.2023-04-06T08:30:00+00:002023-04-07T15:02:15+00:00Former City of Kenner Director of Inspection and Code Enforcement Sentenced to 46 Months' Imprisonmenturn:syndication:21d51d1b1b954c5cb9bd77f519dc9fdeJames Mohammad of Kenner has been sentenced to 46 months in prison for a bribery scheme and tax fraud.2023-04-06T08:30:00+00:002023-04-07T15:11:52+00:00New Orleans Woman Sentenced in Staged Automobile Collision Schemeurn:syndication:b4a039f014bb4515bcd4b4b988126cafTroylynn Brown of New Orleans has been sentenced after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.2023-03-31T16:30:00+00:002023-04-05T13:36:51+00:00Texas Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Federal Prison for Distributing Child Pornography in Louisianaurn:syndication:3867a93b40cb4b53a7807ec2b3e9cc66James Martin of Beckville, Texas, has been sentenced to 97 months in federal prison following his conviction for distribution of child pornography.2023-04-03T16:52:00+00:002023-04-04T14:35:04+00:00Luling Man Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Possessing Files Depicting the Sexual Victimization of Childrenurn:syndication:584020a78c264ef48d647ff856cc94e9Dominic Romano was sentenced to 60 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to a one-count indictment charging him with possession of child pornography.2023-03-31T17:00:00+00:002023-04-04T14:32:09+00:00Opelousas Man Sentenced for Distribution of Fentanylurn:syndication:b737ddfb4e6442e5a02399a8abc8c872Elijah Jones of Opelousas has been sentenced to 51 months in prison for the distribution of fentanyl.2023-03-29T07:00:00+00:002023-03-30T14:42:17+00:00Man Convicted of Alexandria and Monroe Bombings Gets Sentencedurn:syndication:0d049304b33847bd9b632395834ffc06Daniel Aikens of Alexandria, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for eight counts of illegal explosive related charges.2023-03-29T06:30:00+00:002023-03-30T14:16:53+00:00Kaplan Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Money Launderingurn:syndication:e7d7d9f21abd45dc94275c49fcbf417fGrant C. Menard a resident of Kaplan, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.2023-03-29T06:30:00+00:002023-03-30T14:15:13+00:00St. Bernard Man Pleads Guilty to Violating the Federal Gun Control Acturn:syndication:955e6fb72235424984d790708c178cebDawayne Boutain, a resident of Violet, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act.2023-03-23T15:30:00+00:002023-03-28T13:17:10+00:00Another Individual Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidents in Order to Defraud Insurance and Trucking Companiesurn:syndication:f7cac2e0ac624b01882d5c9d18e3648aMarvel Francois was sentenced to 5 years of probation, 100 hours of community service, and payment of restitution in the amount of $20,654.48 for conspiracy to commit mail fraud.2023-03-22T07:00:00+00:002023-03-23T16:17:42+00:00Walker Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in Connection with Interstate Transmission of a Threat to Injure Florida Congresswomanurn:syndication:76dda1f6b8bf4cab8ec53eab48a6ad9eCharles T. Germany of Walker, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of a threat to injure another.2023-03-20T11:52:00+00:002023-03-20T17:03:29+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to 10 Years' Imprisonment for Fentanyl Trafficking and Gun Crimesurn:syndication:da068cb5a7924f2e836098d500e3cb9cNicholas Weber of New Orleans has been sentenced to 120 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.2023-03-17T12:00:00+00:002023-03-20T17:02:42+00:00Houston Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Traffic 13-Year-Old Female Into the New Orleans Area to Perform Commercial Sex Actsurn:syndication:5ebf092414314aaa9fd16a82b1fd57a0Chelse Gee pleaded guilty to a one-count bill of information charging her with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a child.2023-03-16T15:17:00+00:002023-03-16T20:57:07+00:00One More Individual Sentenced for Conspiring to Stage Automobile Accidents to Defraud Insurance and Trucking Companiesurn:syndication:da21c5b01a6940ff879e04ae6ae36e79Troy Smith was sentenced to six months in prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud.2023-03-15T08:00:00+00:002023-03-16T13:39:13+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:957e421b179340199610200ecec6770fKenneth Muse, a New Orleans man, pleaded guilty to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.2023-03-14T16:00:00+00:002023-03-15T23:56:19+00:00Two North Louisiana Men Plead Guilty to Defrauding Their Employer Out of Millions of Dollarsurn:syndication:d831f5debddd4ba4a4468ef8441ffd1dWilliam Ross Hickman and Brian K. Whiteman have each pleaded guilty to a bill of information charging them with conspiracy to commit fraud against the United States.2023-03-09T14:00:00+00:002023-03-14T19:15:09+00:00Alexandria, Louisiana, Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Thefturn:syndication:7d0eb8c09d1d4113b1927d4a188a1f10Robert Lee Daniel III has been sentenced to over five years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.2023-03-10T13:30:00+00:002023-03-14T19:22:43+00:00New Orleans Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offensesurn:syndication:88fa3feb925f498ab259a254491f9cfdSean Esprit was sentenced to serve 15 years in federal prison for violations of the Controlled Substances Act and the Gun Control Act.2023-03-09T13:30:00+00:002023-03-14T19:15:44+00:00New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to International Parental Kidnappingurn:syndication:6c884a3789bb4bfca8cb459ada901e30Kidus Awlachew pleaded guilty after previously being charged in a one-count bill of information with international parental kidnapping.2023-03-10T13:30:00+00:002023-03-14T19:13:49+00:00