New Orleans, LA – A young man has been hit with a heavy sentence for attempting to conduct drug deals from inside a hospital. Eric Falkins, 19, faced U.S. District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown on August 14, 2025, where he was sentenced to 66 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release. The court also imposed a $300 mandatory special assessment fee for his role in drug trafficking and possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, Falkins has been selling marijuana in New Orleans since at least 2023 and conspiring with others to distribute the illegal substance. His latest transgression came on January 24, 2024, when he visited Touro Infirmary hospital. Inside his backpack, authorities found two plastic bags of marijuana, 17 pre-packaged bags, a bag of edibles, two digital scales, and a loaded Radical Firearms Model RF-15 pistol with 29 rounds of ammunition.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence across the United States. The program has focused on fostering trust in communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence, setting enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes.
The investigation into Falkins’ activities was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit is prosecuting this case with unwavering determination.
Falkins’ sentence sends a stern message about the consequences of drug trafficking and illegal gun possession. It also underscores the commitment to community safety through programs like PSN, which continue to make neighborhoods safer for all residents.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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