Transporting Explosives Lands Lake Charles Man in Hot Water
A Lake Charles man has pleaded guilty to a serious crime that could land him in prison for up to 10 years. Cory Duane Smith, 47, of Lake Charles, but previously of Bossier City, pleaded guilty to one count of transportation of explosives before U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter.
According to the guilty plea, Smith transported two spools of detonating cord, one box of boosters and two boxes of detonators from Shreveport to Bossier City between mid-April 2014 and May 31, 2014. The explosives were discovered in his garage at his Bossier City home more than a year after they had been transported there by his former roommate, who notified law enforcement agents of their presence.
Law enforcement subsequently interviewed Smith, who admitted to transporting the explosives from a residence in Shreveport to the roommate’s residence in Bossier City. Smith faces up to 10 years in prison, one to three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. A sentencing date of July 14, 2017 was set.
The investigation into the transportation of explosives was conducted by the ATF and the Bossier City Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan S. Drucker is prosecuting the case.
Smith’s actions could have had devastating consequences, and it’s fortunate that the explosives were discovered before they could be used. The guilty plea is a wake-up call for those who would think to transport explosives without proper authorization.
As the investigation and prosecution of this case continue, it’s clear that the authorities are taking the transportation of explosives very seriously. The public can rest assured that those who break the law will be held accountable.
Lake Charles Man’s Guilty Plea to Transporting Explosives Sets Stage for Sentencing
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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