Jaylon Carter, Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act, Louisiana 2025

Fentanyl Trafficking Plagues Covington

A Covington man has been found guilty of violating federal controlled substances laws after a series of undercover operations. Jaylon Carter, 24, was caught distributing fentanyl pills in St. Tammany Parish.

According to court documents, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office received information that Carter sold ‘M30 blue pills’ from both an apartment complex in Covington, La. or from his vehicle. After detectives confirmed that Carter lived in the apartment complex, TPSO organized and conducted three controlled purchases of fentanyl pills from Carter at the apartment complex.

The investigation was a joint effort between the Department of Homeland Security Investigations and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney André Jones of the Narcotics Unit handled the prosecution.

Carter faces a minimum term of imprisonment of five years, up to a maximum term of imprisonment of forty years, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, a term of supervised release of at least four years, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $300.00.

The sale of fentanyl has become a major concern in Louisiana, with many residents losing loved ones to the deadly opioid. Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to crack down on fentanyl trafficking, and this conviction serves as a reminder of the consequences of such crimes.

Carter’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the fentanyl trade in Covington, and it demonstrates the dedication of law enforcement agencies to keeping communities safe.

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