A Garyville man has pleaded guilty to charges relating to narcotics trafficking in St. John the Baptist Parish.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that Brad Blank, age 42, of Garyville, pled guilty Thursday, May 10, 2018 to charges relating to narcotics trafficking.
According to court documents, Blank conspired to distribute at least 50 grams of methamphetamine. For that charge, Blank faces a term of imprisonment of at least ten years and up to life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
The guilty plea was made in connection with a federal investigation into narcotics trafficking in the St. John the Baptist Parish area.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicholas D. Moses and Jonathan L. Shih are in charge of the prosecution.
Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon set sentencing for August 16, 2018.
U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office in bringing this case to a successful conclusion.
Blank is currently awaiting sentencing and faces a term of imprisonment that could be up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release.
This case is a reminder of the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat narcotics trafficking in the St. John the Baptist Parish area.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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