Ricardo Jordan, Fentanyl Trafficking, Louisiana 2024

Ricardo Jordan, 21, of St. Tammany Parish, Indicted for Fentanyl Trafficking and Gun Offenses

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - Ricardo Jordan, 21, of St. Tammany Parish, has been indicted for federal drug and gun offenses, announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.

The indictment, filed on March 14, 2024, charges Jordan with distribution of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B); possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B); and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code 924(c)(1)(A).

According to the indictment, on August 3, 2023, August 10, 2023, and September 19, 2023, Jordan allegedly distributed more than 40 grams of fentanyl. Additionally, on September 28, 2023, Jordan allegedly possessed 40 grams or more of fentanyl, with the intent to distribute, as well as possessing a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking crime.

If convicted of the drug counts, Jordan faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and up to a maximum term of imprisonment of forty years, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment. If convicted of the firearm count, Jordan faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years to run consecutive to any other sentence imposed, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and up to five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

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

The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana State Police. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Briana Williams of the Narcotics Unit.

Defendant: Ricardo Jordan, 21

Criminal Charges: Distribution of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B); possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B); and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code 924(c)(1)(A)

City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana

Exact Date: August 3, 2023; August 10, 2023; September 19, 2023; and September 28, 2023

Sentence or Outcome: Indicted, awaiting trial

Dollar Amounts: Up to $5,000,000.00 fine; up to $250,000.00 fine; and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/st-tammany-man-indicted-federal-drug-and-gun-offenses