Federal authorities in Louisiana are putting the hammer down on those involved in the state’s ongoing opioid crisis. Sentencing five men for their roles in methamphetamine trafficking and firearms cases, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana aims to send a strong message to would-be offenders: don’t mess with Louisiana.
Monta L. Allen, 37, of Monroe, was sentenced to 216 months (18 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. On January 23, 2021, officers with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop Allen’s vehicle for a traffic violation, but he fled and led them on a high-speed chase. Deputies arrested Allen and seized a white plastic bag containing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine.
Allen admitted to agents that the package was his and that he intended to sell it. The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew C. Weber.
In another case, Rawtavious Demon Moore, 36, of Monroe, was sentenced to 132 months (11 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. On September 4, 2022, an officer with the Monroe Police Department approached Moore while he was sitting in his vehicle and found a loaded Smith and Wesson Model 637 .38 caliber firearm. Moore was a convicted felon and knew he was prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
The case was investigated by the ATF and Monroe Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Cassidy.
Federal authorities are working tirelessly to bring those responsible for the opioid crisis to justice. The sentencing of these five individuals is a significant step forward in their efforts.
Rawtavious Demon Moore, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to 132 months (11 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Monta L. Allen, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, was sentenced to 216 months (18 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
John S. Lee, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, was sentenced to 120 months (10 years), followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Darrick Laron Hamilton, distribution of fentanyl, was sentenced to 96 months (8 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
Lawrence B. Young, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to 60 months (5 years) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
The cases were investigated by the DEA, ATF, Louisiana State Police, Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office, Monroe Police Department, and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The cases were prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew C. Weber, Alexander C. Van Hook, and Jessica D. Cassidy.
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of these five individuals.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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