New Orleans Man Indicted for Federal Drug and Weapons Offenses
Kendrick Williams, 19, of New Orleans, has been charged with a multitude of federal crimes, including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute tapentadol and marijuana, possession with intent to distribute tapentadol and marijuana, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
According to the indictment, Williams allegedly conspired with others to knowingly possess and distribute a mixture of tapentadol and marijuana within the Eastern District of Louisiana from a time unknown but prior to March 7, 2024, to on or about April 3, 2024.
Williams faces up to 20 years in prison, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release for each of the drug trafficking charges in Counts 1, 2, and 4. He also faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years up to life imprisonment for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, which is to run consecutively to all other sentences.
The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit is leading the prosecution.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence by bringing together law enforcement and the communities they serve. The indictment is merely a charge, and the guilt of Williams must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Williams’ alleged crimes are a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and gun violence in our communities. As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: those who engage in these activities will be held accountable.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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