Kentrell Williams, Fentanyl Distribution, Louisiana 2026

New Orleans Man Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution, Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

A New Orleans man has been charged with fentanyl distribution and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.

Kentrell Williams, 43, was charged by superseding indictment on March 5, 2026, with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.

According to court documents, on or about August 13, 2025, Williams allegedly distributed 40 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl in New Orleans.

Additionally, on or about February 3, 2026, Williams allegedly possessed with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing fentanyl and possessed a firearm, a Glock Model 21 GEN, .45 caliber pistol, in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Williams is prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition due to his prior felony convictions in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

Williams faces a minimum term of five (5) years, up to a maximum term of forty (40) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least four (4) years of supervised release if convicted of distribution of fentanyl.

He faces up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least three (3) years of supervised release if convicted of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.

Williams faces a minimum term of imprisonment of five (5) years up to life imprisonment, to run consecutive to any other term of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to five (5) years of supervised release if convicted of possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime.

He faces up to fifteen (15) years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to three (3) years of supervised release if convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Louisiana State Police, the Major Crimes Task Force, and the New Orleans Police Department.

It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit.

U.S. Attorney Courcelle reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The defendant, Kentrell Williams, real full name, was charged with distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon.

The city and state where the crime occurred is New Orleans, Louisiana.

The exact date of the crime is on or about August 13, 2025.

The sentence or outcome for Williams is not yet determined.

The dollar amounts where applicable are $5,000,000, $1,000,000, and $250,000.

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