Former Orleans Parish Deputy Sentenced 60 Months for Bribery Conspiracy

John P. Sens, a 52-year-old former Director of Purchasing at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bribery, announced U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente.

Sens, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was also ordered to be placed on three years of supervised release following his prison term, pay a $100.00 special assessment, and forfeit property valued at $67,903.25.

According to court documents, Sens began illegally receiving things of value from two contractors, identified as Businessman A and Businessman B, in exchange for a rigged bidding system employed to steer OPSO work to Businessman A and Businessman B.

From 2007 through 2011, Businessman A and Businessman B would submit bids for OPSO work in the names of their respective companies but, with the knowledge and participation of Sens, would also submit phony or fake bids for these same projects in the names of other local companies, in an effort to give the appearance of a competitive bidding process.

As a result of this rigged bidding process, Sens received various things of value from Businessman A and Businessman B. For example, from 2007 through 2011, Sens received approximately $30,000 in cash from Businessman A, as well as the digging and installation of a pool at a residence owned by Sens, at no cost to him.

The case was investigated by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matt Chester and Jon Maestri.

The sentencing comes as a blow to the community, who trust that their public officials will act with integrity. ‘This sentence sends a clear message that corruption will not be tolerated,’ said U.S. Attorney Boente.

The case is a reminder that public corruption can have serious consequences, not just for the individuals involved but also for the community as a whole.

Sens’s sentence is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the investigators and prosecutors who worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice.

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