Jeremy Dorman, 31, of Baton Rouge, and Justin Swank, 37, of New Orleans, are behind bars after pleading guilty to a federal methamphetamine conspiracy that flooded the Interstate 10 corridor with nearly a kilogram of crystal poison. Dorman was slapped with a 65-month sentence, Swank with 40 months, both handed down by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo in a no-nonsense ruling that underscored the severity of their trafficking operation.
The bust began on September 24, 2015, when a confidential informant tipped off Jefferson Parish law enforcement: Dorman was barreling east on Interstate 10 near Kenner, Louisiana, hauling a massive stash of meth. Cops pulled him over, tore into the vehicle, and found 912 grams of the drug—nearly a full kilo—stashed inside. No denial came from Dorman. In a cold post-arrest statement, he admitted possession and named Swank as his supplier and partner in crime.
DEA agents moved fast. They descended on Swank’s residence at 2410 Daneel Street in New Orleans, already holding an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Inside, they didn’t just find a man—they found a stash house. A quick search turned up 19 grams of meth in Swank’s pocket and, inside a bedroom safe, another 421 grams. The safe was cracked open. So was the case.
The convictions stem from one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, a charge that doesn’t tolerate excuses or foot-dragging. Dorman’s 65-month sentence reflects his role as a primary carrier; Swank’s 40-month term accounts for his distribution network and possession, but not the full weight of the load Dorman transported.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans didn’t mince words, crediting the DEA, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police for dismantling a pipeline that threatened communities across the region. The collaboration cut deep and fast, using intelligence and boots on the ground to shut down a conspiracy before more drugs hit the streets.
Assistant United States Attorney André Jones led the prosecution, steering the case through federal court with precision. The message is clear: moving meth across Louisiana highways carries steep consequences. Dorman and Swank now have years in federal prison to reflect on that reality.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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