Cruise line worker sentenced in New Orleans for child exploitation materials
NEW ORLEANS, La. – A former cruise line employee from Indonesia was sentenced Monday to four years in federal prison after being caught with child … Read more
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New Orleans is greasing the poles as Eagles fans arrive ahead of Super Bowl LIX
NEW ORLEANS — Building owners in the French Quarter are greasing poles with Vaseline in anticipation of rowdy celebrations as Philadelphia Eagles fans pour into … Read more
FBI confirms New Orleans attack was an act of terrorism, claims lone wolf attack
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The FBI has officially classified the recent New Orleans attack that left 14 dead and at least 35 injured as an … Read more
Tesla Cybertruck Used for Explosion at Trump Hotel Rented from Same Rideshare Service as New Orleans Terror Attack
Yesterday morning, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, claiming one life and injuring seven others. Authorities are investigating the … Read more
Trump responds to New Orleans truck incident, calls it ‘act of pure evil’
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Former President Donald Trump released a statement following the revelation that an ISIS flag was found in the truck driven by … Read more
Suspect in New Orleans truck incident had ISIS flag, police confirm
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Authorities have revealed that an ISIS flag was found inside the truck driven by Samshud Din Jabbar, 42, a suspect in … Read more
Police Report Gun Used in New Orleans Attack Stolen in New Jersey, Suspect Identified as Samshud Din Jabbar
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans Police Department has identified Samshud Din Jabbar, 42, as the suspect who drove a truck involved in an … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearm Offenses
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — Devon Frith, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced today to a total of 101 months in prison for carjacking … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Weapons Violations
According to court documents, New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) officers responded to an emergency call and found FRAZIER passed out in the driver’s seat of … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of Children
According to court documents, acting on a complaint made by a minor resident in Rhode Island, law enforcement executed several lawful search warrants. These warrants … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts
According to court documents, SMOTHERS was previously convicted of felony offenses in Orleans Parish. Due to his criminal history, he was prohibited from having a … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
According to court records, New Orleans Police Department officers responded to an event in the 4700 block of Erato Street when they saw BALLARD ducking … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution Conspiracy
According to court documents, the Federal Bureau Investigation New Orleans Gang Task Force and the New Orleans Police Department investigated JOHNSON for his involvement in … Read more
New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Charges
If convicted, HARDY faces up to 15 years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release for Count … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Carlos Guillen, a 38-year-old resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on January 18, 2024, to charges of distributing Fentanyl. This plea, … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act
NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ULYSSES MERCADEL, age 25, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on December 5, 2023, to … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Weapons Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on December 6, 2023, GREGORY WILLIAMS, age 30, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violations of Federal Gun Control Act
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on November 16, 2023, REGINALD HUMBLES, age 34, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled … Read more
New Orleans Man Indicted for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – CYRUS ROLLINS, age 41, a resident of New Orleans, was charged on November 16, 2023 in a three-count indictment for violations … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Communication
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on November 9, 2023, SHAUN CHAPMAN (“CHAPMAN”), age 38, pleaded guilty to mailing a threatening communication, … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to False Statements on an Individual Tax Return
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CHRISTOPHER COBURN (“COBURN”), age 51, of New Orleans, pled guilty to a bill … Read more
Eight New Orleans Residents Indicted for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on June 9, 2023, JONATHAN GONZALEZ, age 24, ANTHONY ROMAN, age 24, DARNELL … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Weapon and Drug Violations
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on November 8, 2023, JUSTIN MORGAN, age 26, a resident of Orleans Parish, was … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Weapons Violations
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that today, PERCY SMITH, age 45, a resident of Orleans Parish, was sentenced by U.S. … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Hobbs Act Robbery Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on October 13, 2023, QUINCY JONES, a/k/a “Luck,” pled guilty to robbery in Counts … Read more
New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Misprision of a Felon
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JASMINE GRIFFIN pled guilty to Counts 1 and 2 of a superseding bill of … Read more
New Orleans Woman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Misprision of a Felon
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JASMINE GRIFFIN pled guilty to Counts 1 and 2 of a superseding bill of … Read more
Orleans Parish Woman Pleads Guilty to Violations of Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DANIELLE REED, age 42, a resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on October 12, 2023 to a two-count superseding bill of … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Gun Control Act
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier sentenced SHAMAR HOLMES, age 23, a resident of New Orleans, to 57 months imprisonment … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Act Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on October 12, 2023, KEATON JOHNSON, age 22 of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to … Read more
New Orleans Man Indicted for Trafficking Fentanyl and Heroin
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – RODNEY OFFRAY, age 49, a resident of New Orleans, was charged on September 22, 2023 in a recently unsealed three-count indictment … Read more
New Orleans Resident Pleads Guilty in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Case
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Alfred Clay, 59, a resident of New Orleans, entered a guilty plea on September 27 before United States District Judge Jane … Read more
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Ana Gabriela Flores-Gonzalez, 32, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute significant amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine. U.S. District … Read more
Ex-Convict Sentenced for Felon in Possession of Firearm in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Oronde Gabriel, 39, of New Orleans, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted … Read more
New York Man Sentenced for Fraudulent Bank Activities in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Emmanuel Cobbs, 34, of New York, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for bank fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Charles Roy, 34, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Federal Gun Control Act
NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MICHAEL CRAWFORD, age 27, from New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on January 4, 2023 … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun and Drug Crimes
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NICHOLAS WEBER, age 29, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pled guilty on December 20, 2022, before U.S. District Judge Susie … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
NEW ORLEANS – On December 13, 2022, United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry sentenced RENALDO RUFFIN, age 30, of New Orleans, to ten years … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced on Federal Firearms Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant RICHARD JONES, of New Orleans, was sentenced on December 8, 2022 by U.S. … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced to Forty-Two Months Imprisonment for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JARRIN GAYDEN, age 34, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on December 8, 2022 by U.S. District Judge Eldon … Read more
New Orleans Field Office Seizes $29.5 Million Worth of Counterfeits
NEW ORLEANS —The New Orleans Field Office ports seized a total of $29,532,583 worth of counterfeit goods, had they been genuine, between Jan. 1 and … Read more
Residents of New Orleans and Westwego Charged with Theft of Stolen Mail and Unlawful Possession of a Postal Key
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – KELAN PERRY GENNINGS, age 21, and ERIC WILLIAMS, age 20, were charged on December 8, 2022 in a two-count indictment with … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that yesterday, SEAN ESPRIT, age 27, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty before United States Senior District … Read more
New Orleans Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking Charges at Trial
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on November 18, 2022 after a four (4) day trial before United States District … Read more
Accountant Charged with Misappropriating Funds from New Orleans Band
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the filing, on November 10, 2022, of a one-count bill of information charging ALICE C. “SHANNON” … Read more
Federal Grand Jury Indicts New Orleans Man for Conspiracy, Carjacking, and Weapons Violations
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on November 10, 2022, TYRESE HARRIS, age 19, resident of Orleans Parish, was charged … Read more
Two New Orleans Men Convicted by Federal Jury for Multiple Violent Carjacking Offenses
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that HAROLD FOSTER, age 31, and MARC DALTON, age 31, of New Orleans, Louisiana were found … Read more
New Orleans Man Sentenced on Weapons Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that defendant DEAMONTE BROWN, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on October 27, 2022 by … Read more
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Weapons Violation
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced on October 25, 2022, that defendant CHRISTOPHER SMITH, age 31, resident of New Orleans, LA, … Read more