Whitley Demolle Guilty

A shocking case of misprision of a felony has come to light in Louisiana, with Whitley Demolle, a 40-year-old woman from Terrytown, pleading guilty to the crime. According to court records, Demolle pleaded guilty on June 20, 2024, to Misprision of a Felony, to wit, a Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846.

The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans, who revealed that Demolle had knowledge of the commission of a felony, specifically conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, but chose to conceal it. This concealment involved allowing a co-conspirator to store controlled substances in their shared apartment and failing to report the co-conspirator’s identity and involvement in the crime to law enforcement.

The events that led to Demolle’s guilty plea began on a date unknown, but prior to June 3, 2021, and continued until on or about February 4, 2022. During this time, Demolle was aware of the felony but failed to report it, instead choosing to conceal the crime. This concealment is a serious offense, and Demolle now faces up to 3 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to 1 year of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.

Demolle’s sentencing is scheduled for September 18, 2024, and will be overseen by United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve.

The investigation into Demolle’s activities was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution of the case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Rachal Cassagne of the Narcotics Unit. The PSN program, launched on May 26, 2021, is based on core principles that include fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused enforcement priorities, and measuring results.

The guilty plea of Whitley Demolle serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting crimes and the consequences of concealing them. As the case moves towards sentencing, it is clear that Demolle will face serious penalties for her actions. The community can take comfort in the knowledge that law enforcement agencies are working together to reduce crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone.