Alton Tumblin, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Distribution, Louisiana 2025
New Orleans Man Guilty of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Distribution
NEW ORLEANS - Alton Tumblin, a 44-year-old New Orleans man, has pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Tumblin distributed over 50 grams of methamphetamine on three separate occasions, including August 7, 2023, August 9, 2023, and August 16, 2023. He also distributed a quantity of fentanyl to an undercover agent on August 7, 2023.
Tumblin pleaded guilty to Counts 1 through 4 of the indictment pending against him. Counts 1, 3, and 4 each charge Tumblin with distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A). Count 2 charges Tumblin with distributing a quantity of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).
As a result of his guilty plea, Tumblin faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least 5 years of supervised release on Counts 1, 3, and 4. On Count 2, Tumblin faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in New Orleans. Tumblin's guilty plea is also part of Operation Big Easy, a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) enforcement initiative that collected firearm casings for the time period of August 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023, and produced data points of high-density shootings and homicides in seven areas of New Orleans related to individuals engaged in criminal activity.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the New Orleans Police Department, and the Louisiana State Police in investigating and prosecuting the case.
The case is being prosecuted by Rachal Cassagne of the Narcotics Unit.
Defendant Information:
- Defendant: Alton Tumblin
- Criminal Charges: Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act; distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and fentanyl
- City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: August 20, 2025
- Sentence: Guilty plea; faces mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life imprisonment, and fines
- Dollar Amounts: Up to $10,000,000 fine and up to $1,000,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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