NEW ORLEANS – Dayshawn Brown, 40, of New Orleans, is headed to federal prison for a dozen years after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine and illegally possessing a loaded weapon. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier handed down the 144-month sentence on August 28, 2025, marking a significant win for federal prosecutors.
Brown was indicted on charges of distributing 50 or more grams of methamphetamine, a violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B), and being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). The sentences for both Counts Three and Four will run concurrently, meaning Brown will serve 12 years total. Judge Barbier also ordered four years of supervised release following incarceration and a $200 special assessment fee.
The bust went down September 13, 2023, at a New Orleans gas station. Court documents reveal Brown attempted to sell narcotics and a firearm to an undercover agent posing as a buyer. He delivered approximately 54 grams of methamphetamine and a Beretta Pietro S.P.A. Model 70S, .380 caliber pistol—a particularly dangerous piece because its serial number had been deliberately obliterated. That tells you everything you need to know about this guy.
Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson didn’t mince words, touting the case as a victory for Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement aimed at curbing violent crime. The program, recently bolstered by the Department of Justice, focuses on building community trust, supporting violence prevention programs, and prioritizing strategic enforcement.
“This sentencing demonstrates our commitment to dismantling drug trafficking operations and taking firearms out of the hands of criminals,” Simpson stated. The investigation was a joint effort by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), highlighting the importance of interagency cooperation in tackling violent crime in the city.
Assistant United States Attorney Troy Bell, of the Violent Crime Unit, prosecuted the case. This isn’t just about one gun and one drug deal; it’s about sending a message to anyone looking to peddle poison and pack heat illegally in New Orleans: you *will* be caught, and you *will* pay the price. Brown’s case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of choosing a life of crime.”
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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