New Orleans Man Sentenced to 90 Months Imprisonment for Heroin and Gun Violations
A 34-year-old New Orleans man has been sentenced to 90 months imprisonment for his role in a heroin trafficking operation, along with possession of a stolen firearm.
Darion Tinson, 34, of New Orleans, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt after previously pleading guilty to two counts of an Indictment charging violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Federal Gun Control Act.
During a search of a residence where Tinson was living, agents located approximately 2 ounces of heroin in a bedroom, as well as a stolen Taurus .45 semi-automatic pistol in close proximity to the suspected heroin. Additionally, agents seized a scale, suspected marijuana, and approximately $2,000 in U.S. currency in the nightstand of the master bedroom.
In post-arrest interviews, Tinson admitted that the heroin and gun were his. He pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of heroin, a Schedule I controlled substance, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney David Haller was in charge of the prosecution.
Tinson’s sentence includes 90 months imprisonment followed by 5 years of supervised release. The case is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by heroin and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking in our community.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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