Darryl Douse, Gun Possession & Drug Trafficking, Louisiana 2019

A New Orleans man has been charged with violating the Federal Gun Control Act and the Controlled Substances Act. Darryl Douse, age 29, was indicted by a federal grand jury on May 24, 2019, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and distributing cocaine base.

According to the indictment, Douse possessed a 9mm pistol in the spring of 2019 and distributed crack in the spring of 2018. If convicted, Douse faces up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment on the gun charge. Douse faces up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment on the drug charge.

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the centerpiece of the 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.

This case was made possible by investigative leads generated from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN). NIBIN is the only national network that allows for the capture and comparison of ballistic evidence to aid in solving and preventing violent crimes involving firearms.

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser reiterated that the indictment is merely a charging document and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case was investigated by the New Orleans Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney David Haller.

In related news, New Orleans continues to grapple with high rates of gun violence and drug trafficking.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/new-orleans-man-indicted-violating-federal-gun-control-act-and-controlled-substances