NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Tevin Bornes, 31, of Kenner, Louisiana, is facing a substantial prison sentence after admitting guilt to multiple federal charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession. Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the guilty plea on July 2, 2025, before United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo.
The bust went down July 31, 2023, when law enforcement descended on Bornes’ apartment following a citizen complaint. What they found wasn’t a casual collection. Authorities seized 12.5 grams of marijuana, a hefty 47.74 grams of pure crystal methamphetamine, 9.75 grams of crack cocaine, another 137.22 grams of methamphetamine, and 14.5 grams of cocaine hydrochloride. But the drugs weren’t the whole story.
Four firearms were also recovered from the scene, escalating the severity of the charges. Among them was a Glock Model 22, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol illegally modified with a machinegun conversion device. Also seized were a Pioneer Arms Model Sporter, 7.62 millimeter caliber semi-automatic rifle, a Glock Model 23, .40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and a Del-Ton DTI-15, 5.56 caliber semi-automatic pistol. This wasn’t about self-defense; it was about arming a drug operation.
Bornes pled guilty to Counts 1 through 4 of the indictment. Count 1 centers around possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine, along with the cocaine and crack cocaine, a violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B), and 841(b)(1)(C). He’s looking at a mandatory minimum of five years and up to forty years in prison, a potential $5,000,000 fine, and at least four years of supervised release. Count 2 adds another five years to life imprisonment for possessing firearms during a drug trafficking crime (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 924(c)(1)(A)(i)), alongside a $250,000 fine and up to five years of supervised release.
The charges don’t stop there. Count 3, possession of a machinegun (Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(o)), carries a potential ten-year sentence and a $250,000 fine. Count 4, being a felon in possession of a firearm (Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8)), could add another fifteen years to his sentence, plus a $250,000 fine. On top of everything, Bornes faces a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for each count. This case is a prime example of the Justice Department’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program in action.
The investigation was a collaborative effort between Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Kenner Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Rachal Cassagne of the Narcotics Unit is leading the prosecution. This isn’t just about taking down one man; it’s about disrupting the flow of drugs and guns on the streets and making our communities safer, one bust at a time.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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