A New Orleans man has been sentenced for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Julius Augillard, 39, was sentenced on March 27, 2025, to 70 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee, as to each count.
Augillard pleaded guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). The charges stem from two separate incidents.
The first incident occurred on February 20, 2023, during Mardi Gras festivities on Bourbon Street. Augillard possessed a firearm and led Louisiana State Troopers on a short pursuit before attempting to flee on foot. Officers found a Smith and Wesson Model SD40VE, .40 caliber pistol on his person.
The second incident happened on December 31, 2023, near the 200 block of Tremé Street. Augillard was trespassing at an apartment complex and possessed an International Model PT609 PRO, nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol. He was apprehended by officers from the Housing Authority of New Orleans.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New Orleans Police Department, and the Louisiana State Police. Assistant United States Attorney Paul J. Hubbell of the General Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program focuses on fostering trust and legitimacy, supporting community-based organizations, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Defendant: Julius Augillard
Criminal Charges: Two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Exact Date: March 27, 2025 (sentencing)
Sentence: 70 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee, as to each count
Dollar Amounts: $100 mandatory special assessment fee
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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