Quentrell Bertholotte, Gun and Drug Distribution, Louisiana 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A New Orleans felon has been indicted on charges of gun and drug distribution, according to a recent indictment.

Quentrell Bertholotte, 29, was indicted by a grand jury on June 4, 2021, on four counts of violating federal law, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

According to the indictment, Bertholotte was previously convicted of a drug trafficking offense in Orleans Parish, and is now alleged to be in possession of multiple firearms and in possession with the intent to distribute a large amount of a narcotic mixture containing fentanyl.

Bertholotte is prohibited from possessing firearms due to his criminal history. If convicted, he faces a minimum term of five (5) years up to a maximum term of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, a minimum of five (5) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee.

He also faces up to a maximum of ten (10) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to three (3) years of supervised release, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee for each count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles D. Strauss.

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

New Orleans, Louisiana - Quentrell Bertholotte, 29, was indicted on four counts of violating federal law, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute narcotics.

Bertholotte is prohibited from possessing firearms due to his criminal history, and faces severe penalties if convicted.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/new-orleans-felon-indicted-numerous-gun-and-drug-distribution-charges-0