Devin Juneau, Explosives Manufacturing, Louisiana 2024

SLIDELL, LA – Devin Juneau, 38, of Slidell, Louisiana, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly running a clandestine explosives operation. A grand jury indicted Juneau on May 9, 2024, accusing him of manufacturing and dealing in explosive materials without the required license and failing to store them safely.

According to court documents, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has evidence linking Juneau to the illegal manufacture and sale of explosive materials on three separate occasions: February 6, March 6, and May 1, 2024. The specifics of the materials remain sealed, but the charges suggest a consistent pattern of unlawful activity.

The indictment lays out four counts against Juneau. Counts 1, 2, and 3 charge him with violating Title 18, United States Code, Sections 842(a)(1) and 844(a)(1) – essentially, operating as an unlicensed explosives manufacturer and dealer. Count 4 accuses him of violating federal regulations regarding the proper storage of explosive materials, including Title 18, Sections 842(j) and 844(b), and Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 555.201, et seq. Improper storage is a serious offense given the inherent dangers associated with these materials.

If convicted on all counts, Juneau could face a lengthy prison sentence. Each of the first three counts carries a potential punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release. Count 4 carries a maximum sentence of 1 year in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to 3 years of supervised release. Additionally, Juneau will be required to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for each of the four counts.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans emphasized that the indictment is merely an accusation, and Juneau is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell of the Violent Crime Unit. This investigation is part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between law enforcement and communities.

The ATF’s New Orleans Field Division spearheaded the investigation. Details regarding the types of explosives involved and the intended use of the materials remain under wraps, but Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it unfolds. The investigation highlights the ongoing efforts to keep dangerous materials out of the wrong hands and protect the public from potential harm.

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