Brian Tillman, Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Cocaine, Louisiana 2023

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – In a shocking turn of events, BRIAN TILLMAN, a/k/a "Cosca," a/k/a "Costa," a/k/a "Speedy," a 33-year-old man from the Hollygrove neighborhood, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute over 100 grams of heroin and over 28 grams of cocaine base and a quantity of marijuana in violation of Title 21 United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B), 841(b)(1)(D) and 846.

According to sources, TILLMAN and his co-conspirators sold drugs in the Hollygrove neighborhood in and around a corner-store named "Mel's" in 2017 and 2018. Law enforcement officials intercepted TILLMAN on a Title III wiretap arranging to purchase and/or sell heroin and cocaine base during multiple days in March and April of 2018.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which is the centerpiece of the government's violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them.

The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's New Orleans Gang Task Force. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Myles Ranier and Kathryn McHugh.

TILLMAN faces a maximum sentence of 40 years imprisonment, at least four years of Supervised Release and a $100.00 special assessment fee. The exact date of sentencing is not specified in the available information.

In a statement, the U.S. Attorney's Office emphasized the importance of holding accountable those who seek to harm their communities through the sale of illicit substances. The office vows to continue working tirelessly to bring justice to the people of Louisiana.

Brian Tillman, a/k/a "Cosca," a/k/a "Costa," a/k/a "Speedy," is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date. His exact sentence will be determined by the court.

For more information on this case, please consult the official government website or contact the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana directly.

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