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Heroin Ring Busted in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Six men have been charged with violating federal gun control act and narcotics laws in a 22-count indictment. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the indictment of Terrance Morgan, 25, of New Orleans, Richard Green, aka “Blue,” aka “Bam,” 28, of New Orleans, Kendall Celestine, 20, of New Orleans, Eric Robinson, 26, of New Orleans, Marvin Armstrong, 52, of New Orleans, and Patrick Schemenayder, aka “Pat,” aka “Red,” 27, of New Orleans.
The indictment alleges that Morgan, Green, Celestine, Robinson, and Schemenayder conspired to distribute heroin between at least June 2014 and July 11, 2018. Morgan, Green, Celestine, Robinson, and Schemenayder were charged with conspiring to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin. If convicted, each defendant faces a term of imprisonment of 5 to 40 years, a fine of up to $5 million, and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
Armstrong was charged with conspiring to distribute a quantity of heroin. If convicted, he faces a term of imprisonment of 20 years, a fine of up to $1 million, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
The indictment also alleges that Morgan, Green, Celestine, and Robinson conspired to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime during the same time period. If convicted, each defendant faces a term of imprisonment of up to 20 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
Morgan, Green, Celestine, and Robinson were each charged with substantive counts of possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. If convicted, each defendant faces a term of imprisonment of 5 years to life, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the opioid epidemic and reduce violent crime in the city. The indictment is a significant step in holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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