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Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to USAO - Louisiana, Eastern news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. New Orleans Man Guilty of Conspiracy and Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Today, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evansannounced that DERRICK WASHINGTON ("WASHINGTON") a/k/a "Eyes," age 53, a resident of New Orleans, pled guilty on October 9, 2024, before United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute, five hundred grams or more of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. New Orleans Man Guilty of Federal Drug and Weapons Violations 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – GEOURVON SEARS ("SEARS"), age 27, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on October 10, 2024 before Chief U.S. District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Tapentadol, and Marijuana, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), and 841(b)(1)(D), and Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i).  New Orleans Man Sentenced for Being Felon in Possession of a Firearm 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, RAYMOND BROWN ("BROWN"), age 41, resident of Orleans Parish, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long to 37 months imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee, after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Weapons Offenses 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BRANDON ALEXANDER ("ALEXANDER"), age 37, of New Orleans, was indicted on October 10, 2024 for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.  Multiple Tangipahoa Parish Residents Indicted for Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the October 9, 2024 unsealing of a thirteen-count indictment charging the following individuals: Youngsville Man Guilty of Possession of Materials Involving Sexual Exploitation of Minors 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that COY DAVID MILLER ("MILLER"), age 49, of Youngsville, LA, pled guilty on October 9, 2024 to Possession of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2).  MILLER faces up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, and/or up to a fine of $250,000.00, or the greater of twice the gross gain to the defendant or twice the gross loss to any person of the offense.  In addition, MILLER faces a term of supervised release of no less than five (5) years and up to life as well as payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee. Laplace Woman Indicted for False Statements to Small Business Administration and Falsification of Bankruptcy Records 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that LATRICIA HOPE HAYNES MOLIERE ("MOLIERE"), age 50, a resident of LaPlace, was indicted on October 4, 2024 for False Statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and for Falsification of Records in a Bankruptcy Case, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1001 and 1519. Honduran Man Sentenced For Possessing False Immigration Document 10/13/2024 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the sentencing of YEFFERSON DAVID PEREZ ("PEREZ"), age 19, a citizen of Honduras, who  pled guilty on October 8, 2024 to possession of a fraudulent immigration document, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1546(a). United States District Judge Greg G. Guidry sentenced PEREZ to time served, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys