NEW ORLEANS, LA – A 20-year-old man has been found guilty of serious crimes in a federal court.
Brandon Dunn, 20, pleaded guilty on April 1, 2026 before U.S. District Judge Greg G. Guidry to conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute, marijuana, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(D), and 846, and possession of a machinegun, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2).
The charges against Dunn stem from a multi-agency investigation into narcotics trafficking and illegal firearms possession. According to court documents, Dunn was involved in a conspiracy to distribute marijuana in the New Orleans area.
Dunn also admitted to possessing a machinegun in violation of federal law. The possession of a machinegun is a serious offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The Guilty Plea comes as law enforcement agencies in New Orleans continue to crack down on narcotics trafficking and gun violence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana has made combating these crimes a top priority.
Dunn is scheduled to be sentenced on June 15, 2026. At that time, he will face a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 for the narcotics charges, and up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for the machinegun charge.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: Official Source â†â€â€ÂÂÂ
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