A 26-year-old man from Violet, Louisiana, has been brought to justice after pleading guilty to a firearms offense.
Mali Williams, 26, of Violet, Louisiana, pled guilty on July 15, 2024, to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i).
According to court documents, on October 12, 2023, New Orleans Police Officers saw Williams selling marijuana in the Central Business District of New Orleans. While attempting to flee from police, Williams dropped his backpack. Upon searching the backpack, officers discovered marijuana and tapentadol tablets. When apprehended, Williams possessed a Taurus Model G3C, nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
Williams faces a minimum of five (5) years up to a maximum of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to five (5) years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department in investigating this matter. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney James Ollinger of the Violent Crime Unit.
Williams is scheduled for sentencing on October 15, 2024. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to combat gun violence and drug trafficking in our communities.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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