GrimyTimes has documented 107 federal criminal cases in Louisiana. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92 | 86.0% |
| Drug Trafficking | 9 | 8.4% |
| White Collar Crime | 2 | 1.9% |
| Organized Crime | 2 | 1.9% |
| Fraud & Financial Crimes | 1 | 0.9% |
Recent Federal Cases in Louisiana
- Terrence Thompson, Mail Theft, Louisiana 2021 (2026-03-24)
- Erin Alonzo Faces Life for Fentanyl Cocaine Methamphetamine Traffic… (2026-03-20)
- Donell Barthelemey and Michael Brooks Caught with Machine Gun, New … (2026-03-20)
- Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia Illegally Re-Enters U.S., New Orleans LA, … (2026-03-20)
- Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia Released Early, Smuggling, New Orleans LA,… (2026-03-20)
- Elvin Leonardo Oliva-Rodriguez, Illegally Re-Entering the United St… (2026-03-20)
- Elvin Leonardo Oliva-Rodriguez, Illegally Re-Entering the United St… (2026-03-19)
- Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia, Re-Entering Country Illegally, New Orlean… (2026-03-18)
- Elvin Leonardo Oliva-Rodriguez, Re-Entry Charge, New Orleans LA, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- Ronald Kellup, Fentanyl Processing and Distribution, NOLA LA, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- Antonio Damon Atkins, Dogfighting Conspiracy, Louisiana, 2023 (2023-08-22)
- Crime Plaguing Louisiana in 2023: A State of Concern (2023-07-01)
- Vanessa Motta, Crash for Cash Scheme, New Orleans LA, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Cody Gaspard, Brutal Attack on Mail Carrier, Denham Springs LA, 2023 (2023-06-15)
- Louisiana Crime Spree 2022: Violent Crime on the Rise (2022-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in Louisiana
Federal criminal cases in Louisiana are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.