James Johnwell, Cocaine and Methamphetamine Trafficking, Louisiana 2022
LAFAYETTE, La. - A Lafayette man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking ring.
James Johnwell, 44, of Crowley, Louisiana, was sentenced to 71 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release for conspiring with other individuals to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced.
Johnwell pleaded guilty to the charge on September 19, 2023.
According to court documents, in March and April 2022, agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) investigated the suspected drug trafficking activities of Johnwell and his co-conspirators in Crowley.
On March 31, 2022, law enforcement agents were made aware of the purchase of cocaine by an individual from Johnwell. On April 19, 2022, a search warrant was obtained and executed at Johnwell’s residence in Crowley.
Agents seized approximately 1.2 pounds of marijuana, a bottle of promethazine syrup, approximately 765 grams of cocaine containing fentanyl, and approximately 112 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride.
In addition, agents found and seized 14 firearms and over 59 various rounds of ammunition.
The case was investigated by DEA and HSI and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John W. Nickel.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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