U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans
Recent News About U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans
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Mexican man pleads guilty in major drug trafficking and money laundering case
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Jose Omar Vargas-Duque, a 39-year-old resident of Mexico, has pled guilty to federal charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.
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New Orleans man pleads guilty in major drug distribution conspiracy
A New Orleans resident, William Lang, aged 46, has pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
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New Orleans man sentenced for firearm possession under federal gun control act
Jarren Lee, a 36-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced for violating the Federal Gun Control Act.
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Slidell man sentenced for illegal explosive dealings
Devin Juneau, a 38-year-old resident of Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced to time served on November 7, 2024.
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New Orleans man pleads guilty to drug distribution and firearm charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Diontae Dorsey, a 43-year-old resident of New Orleans, has pled guilty to several charges related to controlled substances and firearms violations.
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El Salvadorian national sentenced for illegal re-entry into the U.S
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the sentencing of Lorenzo Alexander Benitez, a 40-year-old citizen of El Salvador, by United States District Judge Susie Morgan.
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Lafayette Parish man pleads guilty to federal drug and gun charges
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Terry Reed, a 54-year-old resident of Lafayette Parish, pled guilty to charges related to the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts.
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Four people indicted on federal drug charges involving fentanyl distribution
Federal authorities have indicted four individuals from St. John the Baptist Parish, Jefferson Parish, and California on charges related to the distribution of fentanyl.
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New Orleans man pleads guilty to firearm possession as a felon
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Brian Ward, a 30-year-old resident of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to the charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The plea was entered on October 10, 2024, and sentencing is scheduled for January 2, 2025, before U.S. District Judge Barry W. Ashe.
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Honduran man sentenced for possessing false immigration document
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that a Honduran citizen, Yefferson David Perez, has been sentenced for possessing a fraudulent immigration document. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty on October 8, 2024, to the charge, which is a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1546(a). United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry sentenced Perez to time served and imposed a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
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Laplace woman indicted for false SBA statements and bankruptcy record falsification
United States Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced the indictment of Latricia Hope Haynes Moliere, a 50-year-old resident of LaPlace, on charges related to false statements made to the Small Business Administration and falsification of bankruptcy records. The indictment was issued on October 4, 2024.
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New Orleans man sentenced for illegal firearm possession
A New Orleans man, Raymond Brown, has been sentenced to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long on October 1, 2024. Brown, aged 41 and a resident of Orleans Parish, will also face three years of supervised release and must pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
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Youngsville man pleads guilty to possessing child exploitation materials
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans has announced that Coy David Miller, aged 49 from Youngsville, Louisiana, pled guilty on October 9, 2024, to possession of materials involving the sexual exploitation of minors. This charge is a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2). Miller faces a potential sentence of up to twenty years in prison and/or a fine of $250,000 or more. He also faces supervised release for a period ranging from five years to life and must pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
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Tangipahoa Parish residents indicted for federal drug violations
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the unsealing of a thirteen-count indictment on October 9, 2024, involving multiple residents from Tangipahoa Parish. The individuals charged include John Tickles Jr., Lonnie Yancy III, Rashun Hutchinson, Robert Hines, Bryce Hightower, Ringo Mitchell Jr., and Rodney Berry.
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New Orleans man pleads guilty to cocaine distribution conspiracy
Today, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Derrick Washington, also known as "Eyes," age 53, from New Orleans, pled guilty on October 9, 2024. He appeared before United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo for charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five hundred grams or more of cocaine.
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New Orleans man indicted for federal drug and weapons offenses
A New Orleans resident, Brandon Alexander, 37, has been indicted on multiple federal charges related to drugs and firearms. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney Duane A. Evans on October 10, 2024. Alexander faces charges under the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.
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Thibodaux residents face federal drug distribution and firearm charges
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.
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Blair Taylor receives life sentence for involvement in "Burgundy Massacre" killings
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.
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Slidell woman pleads guilty to multiple charges including COVID-19 relief fund misuse
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.
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Louisiana man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
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.