Three Defendants Sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the resolution of three cases today in the Western District of Louisiana. The cases sentenced today are as follows: Allen Jackson,…

Louisiana Man Indicted for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Funds and Money Laundering

A federal grand jury in Shreveport, Louisiana, returned an indictment yesterday charging a Louisiana man with fraudulently obtaining more than $1.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan…

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New Orleans Man Who Sold Fake Louisiana Drivers’ Licenses Sentenced To 42 Months for Access Device Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Violations

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that RYAN CLARK, age 35, of New Orleans, LA, was sentenced on October 13, 2021 to 42 months of incarceration by U.S. District…

Two South Louisiana Men Sentenced in Federal Court

LAFAYETTE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two men from South Louisiana have been sentenced by United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays. Deondrick W. Brown,…

Former Louisiana Cop Charged After Beating Black Man With Flashlight

A former Louisiana State Police officer was charged after beating a black man with a flashlight 18 times, the Associated Press reported on Friday. Jacob Brown, 31, was indicted by a grand…

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Possession of Firearms and Drugs Lead to Time in Federal Prison for Two Louisiana Men

LAFAYETTE/SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the resolution of two cases in the Western District of Louisiana today. Darius Kaleei Nelson, 29, of Lake Charles, Louisiana,…

Justice Department Awards $270,782 to State of Louisiana to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault

Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) has awarded $270,782 collectively to the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Inc. and the…

Federal Court Permanently Enjoins Tax Return Preparers in Louisiana

A federal court in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has permanently enjoined two New Orleans-area tax return preparers from preparing returns for others and from owning, operating, or…

Louisiana Woman Sentenced in $4.8 Million Elder Fraud Scheme

TYLER, Texas – A Shreveport, Louisiana woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in an elder fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas…

Tropical Storm Heads Toward Gulf Coast As Louisiana Still Recovers From Hurricane Ida

Tropical Storm Nicholas made its way toward the Texas and Louisiana coasts Monday, threatening the region with more heavy rain and flooding, multiple sources reported. A hurricane watch was issued for parts…

Two South Louisiana Men Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearms

LAFAYETTE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two men from south Louisiana were sentenced today by United States District Judge Michael J. Juneau for illegal possession…

Hundreds Of Thousands Still Without Power As Louisiana Region Recovers from Ida

Hundreds of thousands of people have yet to regain power as states recover from the destruction of Hurricane Ida, ABC News reported. Over 884,000 continue without electricity in Louisiana, and 14,000 are…

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Louisiana Governor Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Tropical Storm Ida

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ida makes its way toward the Gulf coast. The storm, which has triggered hurricane watches in parts of the state,…

Several Defendants Sentenced in Separate Cases in Western District of Louisiana

SHREVEPORT/ MONROE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced the resolution of five cases today in United States District Court in the Western District of Louisiana, all…

Louisiana Compound Marketer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Pay Illegal Kickbacks and Conspiracy to Defraud the United States

Gulfport – A Monroe, Louisiana man pleaded guilty today to engaging in a multi-million dollar conspiracy to pay illegal health care kickbacks and conspiracy to defraud the United States, announced Acting U.S.…

Two North Louisiana Men Headed to Federal Prison

MONROE, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that two North Louisiana men each have been sentenced to 10 years in prison by United States District Judge Terry…

Louisiana Doctor Pleads Guilty to Workers’ Comp Fraud Conspiracy

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—A Lake Charles, La., physician pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, health care fraud, fraud to obtain federal employees’ compensation, and illegal remunerations…

Louisiana Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Second Tax Fraud Scheme

WASHINGTON – A Louisiana woman pleaded guilty today to a conspiracy to defraud the United States. According to court documents, from January through April 2015, Brittany Patterson, of Jefferson Parish, and others…

Remaining Defendants Sentenced to Federal Prison for Felony Lane Gang-Type Criminal Activity in Baton Rouge and Across Louisiana

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced that Chief U.S. Judge Shelly D. Dick has sentenced the final two defendants to federal prison following their convictions for conspiracy to commit bank…

Many, Louisiana Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Interstate Domestic Violence

SHREVEPORT, La. – A federal jury returned a guilty verdict today against Dillon James Merritt, 54, of Many, Louisiana, charging him with kidnapping, interstate domestic violence and possession with intent to distribute…

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