New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Weapons Offenses – Daniel Kelly, a 38-year-old New Orleans resident, was indicted for violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts.
According to a federal indictment, Daniel Kelly possessed, with the intent to distribute, cocaine and fentanyl on March 14, 2024. As a result, Kelly is facing up to 20 years in prison, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release for the first charge. The second charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years up to life in prison, to run consecutively to all other sentences, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to five years of supervised release. Finally, Kelly faces up to 15 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release for the third charge.
The indictment also alleges that Kelly illegally possessed six firearms and ammunition in furtherance of his possession with intent to distribute. Additionally, as a previously convicted felon, Kelly was prohibited from possessing the firearm and ammunition. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in New Orleans.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department. James Ollinger, a Special Assistant United States Attorney, is in charge of the prosecution. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Daniel Kelly, a 38-year-old New Orleans resident, was indicted for violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Kelly faces significant penalties if convicted. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release for the first charge. The second charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years up to life in prison, to run consecutively to all other sentences, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to five years of supervised release. Finally, Kelly faces up to 15 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release for the third charge.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat crime in New Orleans. The Project Safe Neighborhoods program aims to bring together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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