New Orleans resident Diontae Dorsey, 43, has been found guilty of violating controlled substances and gun control acts. According to a recent plea agreement, Dorsey will face a minimum of 10 years and up to life imprisonment, along with a maximum fine of $10,000,000 and at least 5 years of supervised release. The charges stem from a drug trafficking conspiracy involving the distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin from multiple residences in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans.
As part of the indictment, Dorsey was charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, maintaining a drug-involved premises, and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes. The indictment alleges that Dorsey and other individuals maintained three residences in the Algiers neighborhood for the purpose of packaging and distributing narcotics. Several of these individuals furthered this drug trafficking conspiracy by possessing firearms.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program fosters trust and legitimacy in communities, supports community-based organizations, sets focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measures results.
Dorsey’s sentencing is scheduled for February 27, 2025. The U.S. Attorney’s Office praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Louisiana State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the New Orleans Police Department in bringing Dorsey to justice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stuart Theriot will handle the prosecution. The case highlights the need for continued efforts to combat drug trafficking and gun violence in our communities.
The mandatory special assessment fee for the three counts is $300, with a minimum of $100 for each count. The total fine could reach $10,000,000, and the maximum imprisonment term is up to life.
Defendant: Diontae Dorsey, 43, of New Orleans, LA.
Crime: Violation of Title 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), 841(b)(1)(B), 841(b)(1)(C), and 846; Violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1); Violation of Title 21 U.S.C. § 856(a) and Title 18 U.S.C. § 2.
City and State: New Orleans, LA.
Exact Date: November 7, 2024 (plea agreement), February 27, 2025 (sentencing).
Sentence: Up to life imprisonment, up to $10,000,000 fine, and at least 5 years of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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