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Danzell Washington, a 34-year-old from St. Charles Parish, has been indicted for distributing methamphetamine in his community. The alleged crimes took place on August 14, 2025, and February 3, 2026, in St. Charles Parish, with Washington accused of selling a detectable amount of meth on the first occasion and approximately 50 grams or more on the second. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. Washington’s indictment was announced on July 2, 2026.
Washington faces severe penalties if convicted, including a minimum of 20 years in prison for the first count and a mandatory minimum of 5 years up to 40 years for the second count. He would also be subject to significant fines, with up to $1,000,000 for the first count and up to $5,000,000 for the second, as well as supervised release and special assessment fees.
The case against Washington is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy L. Bell of the Violent Crime Unit. U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle emphasized that the indictment is merely a charge and that Washington’s guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation and subsequent indictment of Danzell Washington demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat methamphetamine distribution in Louisiana. The collaboration between federal and local authorities is crucial in disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking networks that plague communities.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Louisiana
- Location: LA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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