Derrick Mark, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Louisiana 2019

Bogalusa, Louisiana - Two men, Derrick Mark and Christopher Harris, have been charged with narcotics offenses in a five-count indictment by a Federal Grand Jury.

According to the indictment, beginning at a time unknown, but prior to April 5, 2019, and continuing until the present, Derrick Mark, a/k/a "Dopeman," age 40, and Christopher Harris, age 29, both residents of Bogalusa, Louisiana, conspired with each other to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine.

Derrick Mark and Christopher Harris are also charged with distribution of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and Derrick Mark is charged with possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

If convicted, both Derrick Mark and Christopher Harris face a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum of forty years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00 and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment. If convicted of the firearms offense, Derrick Mark faces an additional five years' imprisonment to run consecutive to any other sentence imposed against him.

This prosecution is part of an extensive investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the Bogalusa Police Department of individuals suspected of trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine and firearms in the Bogalusa area.

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.

The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney André Jones.

The indictment was returned on September 6, 2019. The charges include conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Derrick Mark is a 40-year-old resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, and Christopher Harris is a 29-year-old resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/two-washington-parish-men-indicted-violating-federal-controlled-substances-act