Aaron Johnson, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Louisiana 2019

Bogalusa Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

NEW ORLEANS - Aaron Johnson, a 42-year-old man from Bogalusa, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to methamphetamine trafficking charges on July 17, 2019.

According to court documents, Johnson flew to California, where he obtained methamphetamine that he then mailed back to Louisiana. He then returned to Louisiana to receive over a kilogram of high-purity methamphetamine, which law enforcement agents found in his house and vehicle.

The government filed a bill of information charging Johnson with a prior felony drug offense. As a result, Johnson faces a term of imprisonment of at least 15 years and up to life, to be followed by at least 10 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $10,000,000.

Johnson's sentencing is set for October 22, 2019. U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Louisiana State Police, and the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas D. Moses is in charge of the prosecution.

The charges against Johnson stem from his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than 500 grams of a mixture containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

Aaron Johnson, 42, of Bogalusa, faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and up to life for his role in the methamphetamine trafficking operation.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/bogalusa-man-pleads-guilty-methamphetamine-charges