Blake Anthony Bachemin, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Louisiana 2026

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Blake Anthony Bachemin, a 28-year-old New Orleans man, was caught with multiple plastic baggies of methamphetamine on his person when he was arrested near the 500 block of Esplanade Avenue. The arrest was made by the New Orleans Police Department, who were acting on a pending felony arrest warrant for possession of methamphetamine. Bachemin had the methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it in the French Quarter area of New Orleans. The incident occurred when Bachemin was taken into custody, and a search incident to arrest led to the discovery of the drugs.

Bachemin pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine on May 7, 2026. He now faces up to twenty years imprisonment, followed by at least three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000, as well as a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot of the Narcotics Unit, and U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Orleans Police Department for their role in the case. U.S. District Judge Barry Ashe has scheduled sentencing for August 6, 2026.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in the New Orleans area. Bachemin’s guilty plea is a significant step towards holding him accountable for his actions, and the upcoming sentencing will determine the severity of his punishment.

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