NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Rashuad Fontenberry, a 33-year-old former resident of New Orleans, has been found guilty for carjacking, in a case that unfolded at a local gas station. The crime, which occurred on September 5, 2022, led to a tense confrontation with the victim and her possessions being taken by force.
Fontenberry pled guilty before United States District Judge Brandon S. Long on August 19, 2025, for violating Title 18 U.S.C. Section 2119. He faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, a fine reaching $250,000, supervised release for three years post-imprisonment, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
On the day of the crime, the victim stopped at the gas station to purchase snacks. As she parked near the fuel pumps and exited her vehicle, Fontenberry, along with another male perpetrator, approached her. The second perpetrator demanded her belongings, while Fontenberry displayed a firearm. Following the handover of keys and a cell phone, both suspects fled in her car before abandoning it upon noticing onlookers.
Fontenberry was later identified by police and apprehended after fleeing the scene. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in neighborhoods. Launched on May 26, 2021, the Department’s strategy strengthens PSN through fostering trust, supporting community-based organizations, focused enforcement, and measuring results.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Mark A. Miller of the Narcotics Unit is responsible for the prosecution. Sentencing has been scheduled for December 2, 2025.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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