Leslie Parker, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Louisiana 2023

Leslie Parker, 42, Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Conspiracy Charges in Louisiana

A Plaquemines Parish man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking offenses, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Leslie Parker, age 42, a resident of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, pled guilty on April 4, 2023, before U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), and 846; use of a communication facility in causing or facilitating the commission of felonies under the Controlled Substances Act, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(b) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2; and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).

According to court documents, a DEA investigation revealed that Parker was involved in a narcotics distribution conspiracy with several other co-conspirators. As part of the conspiracy, Parker regularly distributed amounts of methamphetamine. On October 19, 2021, officers conducted surveillance on Parker, that ultimately led to the seizure of a bag containing 98.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine from Parker.

Parker faces up to twenty years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for the drug conspiracy charge. For use of a communication facility in causing or facilitating the commission of felonies under the Controlled Substances Act, Parker faces up to 4 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to one year of supervised release. For possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Parker faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years imprisonment, up to life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney J. Benjamin Myers of the Narcotics Unit.

Parker's guilty plea is the result of a joint investigation between the Drug Enforcement Administration, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney J. Benjamin Myers of the Narcotics Unit.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Parker will pay a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans commended the investigation and prosecution of Parker's case, saying, 'This investigation and prosecution demonstrate the commitment of the U.S. Attorney's Office to hold individuals accountable for their role in the distribution of dangerous narcotics.'

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/plaquemines-parish-man-pleads-guilty-federal-drug-trafficking-offenses