California Man Sentenced 11.25 Years for 40 lbs of Methamphetamine

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Carlos Pedillia-Serna, age 34, a resident of California, was sentenced on Friday, May 3, 2024 to serve 135 months in the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons for his role in the distribution of over 40 lbs of pure methamphetamine to individuals in Terrebonne Parish.

Pedillia-Serna pleaded guilty on January 24, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to participating in a conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 846.

Pedillia-Serna is also subject to deportation to Mexico after he serves his prison sentence, as he is not legally in the United States, though he has been living in California for years.

This case was investigated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Maurice E. Landrieu, Jr. of the Narcotics Unit.

The brazen distribution of 40 pounds of methamphetamine in Terrebonne Parish is a stark reminder of the ongoing opioid epidemic plaguing the nation. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

The harsh sentence handed down to Pedillia-Serna is a testament to the efforts of law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to dismantle the complex web of drug trafficking organizations.

The residents of Terrebonne Parish can rest a little easier knowing that Pedillia-Serna will be behind bars for the next 11.25 years. However, the war on drugs is far from over, and Grimy Times will continue to report on the latest developments in this ongoing battle.