U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that three residents of Thibodaux, Louisiana, have been indicted on federal drug and firearm charges. Earl Henry Jr., Roy Robinson, and Tammy Thompson were charged on October 4, 2024, with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and other related offenses.
On October 3, 2024, Blair Taylor, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty by a federal jury of two counts of causing death through the use of a firearm. This announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Celina Bolton-Fultz, a 35-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, has pled guilty to multiple charges related to tax fraud and COVID-19 relief fraud. On October 3, 2024, Bolton-Fultz admitted guilt to thirty counts of assisting in filing false tax returns, five counts of filing her own false tax returns, four counts of making false statements, and two counts of theft of government funds. Sentencing is scheduled for January 23, 2025.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Orleans Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Orleans Parish was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
There were 176 Asian students enrolled in St. Bernard Parish's school district in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Orleans Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Orlian Cabrera-Joa, 32, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on October 2, 2024. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo after Cabrera-Joa pleaded guilty to charges related to the distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. In addition to the prison term, Cabrera-Joa will serve three years of supervised release and pay a $200 mandatory special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Christopher Michael Sommers, aged 42 from Slidell, Louisiana, has pled guilty to possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors. This violation falls under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2). Sommers faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years imprisonment and could face up to twenty years. Additionally, he may be fined up to $250,000 or an amount greater than twice the gross gain or loss related to the offense. After his release from prison, Sommers will also serve a supervised...
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Wilfredo Garcia-Hernandez, a 31-year-old Honduran national, for transporting illegal aliens. Garcia had previously pleaded guilty to violating Title 8, United States Code, Section 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii).
The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Bernard Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Orleans Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Edmond Trueblood, a 38-year-old resident of New Orleans. Trueblood was sentenced on September 26, 2024, by Chief U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. This offense violates Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). The sentence includes 62 months of imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.