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New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agent, Fraud
John Philip Morrill, Jr., 32, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty to assault upon a federal officer, two counts of access device fraud, and one count of bank fraud in federal court before U.S. District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle. The guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente.
According to court documents, on or about September 21, 2012, Morrill assaulted a special agent of the United States Secret Service who was attempting to apprehend him. Morrill also fraudulently obtained goods and services valued at approximately $29,853.16 by using unauthorized credit cards and a PayPal account associated with a fictitious business he claimed to own.
Morrill further defrauded the ASI Federal Credit Union of approximately $2,300 in the form of a personal loan by using fictitious pay stubs. Morrill faces a maximum term of 8 years in prison for the assault upon a federal officer count, and a fine of $250,000.
He also faces a maximum term of 10 years imprisonment, and a fine of $250,000 as to each count of access device fraud. Additionally, Morrill faces a maximum term of 30 years in prison for the bank fraud count, and a fine of $250,000, a 3-year term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a special assessment fee of $100 as to each count.
The case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, Louisiana State Police, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Julia K. Evans. Sentencing is set for August 7, 2013.
Morrill’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. We will continue to work tirelessly to hold individuals accountable for their crimes and bring them to justice.
The guilty plea is a significant step towards justice for the victims of Morrill’s crimes. We will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to ensure that those who commit crimes are held accountable and brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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