SHREVEPORT, La. – A Shreveport man received a hefty prison sentence after being convicted of distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm.
Christopher De’Lanio Taylor, 30, was sentenced to 86 months in prison for his crimes. He was also ordered to serve five years of supervised release, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The charges against Taylor stemmed from an investigation that began in 2016. Law enforcement agents observed Taylor selling methamphetamine on August 3, 2016, and September 14, 2016. A search of his home turned up a host of incriminating evidence, including 62.73 grams of methamphetamine, $3,450, and a Smith and Wesson, Model 30, .32 long caliber revolver with ammo.
Taylor pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making communities safer. The program involves law enforcement agencies and community members working together to develop effective strategies to combat violent crime.
The ATF, Caddo/Shreveport Narcotics Mid-Level Investigation Unit, and Shreveport Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mary J. Mudrick and J. Aaron Crawford prosecuted the case.
Taylor’s sentencing marks the end of a long and complex investigation. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat the distribution of this deadly drug.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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