Mazda Rasasy, Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy, Louisiana 2013

A devastating blow to the Shreveport’s underworld, a local woman and an Alabama man have been sentenced for their role in a massive methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. In a shocking turn of events, Mazda Rasasy, 37, of Daphne, Ala., and Angela Dawn Hardin, 46, of Shreveport, were handed down severe sentences for their crimes.

Rasasy, a repeat offender with a prior federal conviction for distributing methamphetamine, was sentenced to 168 months in prison. Hardin, on the other hand, received a 120-month prison sentence. Both defendants were also ordered to serve four years of supervised release.

The duo’s crimes were first uncovered in August 2013, when law enforcement agents seized 69.6 grams of methamphetamine from Rasasy’s vehicle. However, the true extent of their operation was only revealed after agents searched Hardin’s residence, where they discovered another 141.9 grams of methamphetamine and 17 firearms.

According to evidence presented at their guilty pleas, Rasasy and Hardin conspired to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. The investigation, led by the DEA and ATF, revealed that Rasasy occasionally drove methamphetamine from Alabama to Shreveport, while Hardin allowed him to use her home as a base to sell the illicit substance in the area.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown, who commended the law enforcement agencies for their tireless efforts in taking down the duo. The sentences handed down to Rasasy and Hardin serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in such heinous crimes.

As the people of Shreveport breathe a collective sigh of relief, the Grimy Times would like to commend the law enforcement agencies for their dedication to keeping our communities safe. The sentence handed down to Rasasy and Hardin is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our law enforcement agencies to combating the scourge of methamphetamine in our city.

The investigation and prosecution of this case are a prime example of the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies to protect our communities from the ravages of crime. We will continue to bring you updates on this and other cases as they unfold.

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