Kendall Gilmer, Jr. Sentenced to 94 Months for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearm Charges

A 42-year-old New Orleans man has been sentenced to 94 months in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced.

Kendall Gilmer, Jr. was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk on April 19, 2023, after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of firearms.

According to court documents, on October 18, 2021, Drug Enforcement Administration agents and New Orleans Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on Gilmer, who was driving on North Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans. A search of Gilmer’s vehicle revealed 80.3 grams of methamphetamine, 10.69 grams of a mixture and substance containing heroin and fentanyl, and two semi-automatic handguns.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. The program brings together law enforcement and community organizations to foster trust and prevent violence.

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and New Orleans Police Department, with the prosecution handled by Assistant United States Attorney J. Benjamin Myers of the Narcotics Unit.

Gilmer’s sentence includes 94 months of imprisonment, 4 years of supervised release, and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee. His guilty plea was entered in connection with his role in the methamphetamine trafficking operation and his possession of firearms as a convicted felon.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat methamphetamine trafficking and gun violence in New Orleans and throughout the region.

As part of the PSN program, the U.S. Attorney’s Office continues to work with law enforcement and community organizations to address the root causes of violent crime and to make neighborhoods safer for everyone.

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