David Louis IV, Felon in Possession of Firearm, New Orleans LA 2026

New Orleans Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Being Felon in Possession of Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – On April 7, 2026, David Louis IV, age 23, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).

United States District Judge Darrell J. Papillion sentenced Louis to 33 months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release after imprisonment. The Court’s sentence will run consecutively to a yet to be determined sentence imposed in a pending state prosecution for possessing contraband in jail.

The Court’s sentence will also run concurrently with sentences yet to be imposed for probation violations in two separate state court matters, announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.

Louis was found to be in possession of a firearm, which is a serious offense considering his prior convictions. This case highlights the importance of gun safety and the consequences of violating federal laws.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana is committed to keeping communities safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions. This sentence sends a strong message that felons will face harsh penalties for possessing firearms.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, prosecuted the case.

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