NEW ORLEANS, LA – Another dealer pushing poison onto the streets of New Orleans is facing serious time. CHARVAN MORRIS, 27, was indicted on May 23, 2024, on two federal counts of distributing fentanyl, a substance rapidly claiming lives across the nation. The charges stem from alleged activity in February of this year, according to a statement released by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
The indictment accuses MORRIS of knowingly peddling the deadly opioid on or around February 16 and February 20 within the Eastern District of Louisiana. If convicted, he’s looking at a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison per count. Beyond incarceration, MORRIS faces a potential $1,000,000 fine, a mandatory $100 special assessment fee for each charge, and at least three years of supervised release after serving his time. That’s a hefty price for pushing death.
Court documents paint a grim picture of a man allegedly profiting from the misery of others. While details of the distribution remain sealed, the charges under Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C), are clear: MORRIS is accused of directly contributing to the opioid crisis that continues to ravage communities. U.S. Attorney Evans was quick to point out, however, that an indictment is not a conviction. The burden of proof rests with the prosecution, and MORRIS is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case isn’t being handled in a vacuum. It’s part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a broad-stroke initiative designed to tackle violent crime at all levels. The program aims to foster better relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve, invest in violence prevention programs, and prioritize strategic enforcement. Launched in 2021, the current iteration of PSN focuses on building trust, supporting local organizations, and aggressively targeting the most dangerous offenders.
The investigation leading to MORRIS’s indictment was spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). These agents worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a case against the accused. Now, Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit will take the lead in prosecuting MORRIS, presenting the evidence to a jury and seeking a conviction. The feds are sending a clear message: deal death, and you’ll pay the price.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it progresses through the legal system. The opioid crisis demands accountability, and we’ll be there to report on every step of the process – from the courtroom to the prison cell. Stay tuned for updates as we uncover the full story behind this latest indictment and the ongoing fight against fentanyl in New Orleans.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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