A 27-year-old New Orleans man has been put behind bars for allegedly distributing fentanyl in the city.
Charvan Morris, 27, of New Orleans, was indicted on May 23, 2024, on two counts of distributing fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).
Morris faces up to 20 years in prison, up to a $1,000,000 fine, at least three years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee on each count. The charges carry a maximum sentence of double the amount for a second offense.
According to court documents, Morris allegedly distributed fentanyl in the Eastern District of Louisiana on or about February 16 and February 20, 2024. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stressed that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in the community. The Department of Justice launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN in 2021, focusing on fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, and setting strategic enforcement priorities.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit is in charge of the prosecution. This is a developing story, and Grimy Times will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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