Ricardo Jordan, Fentanyl Trafficking, Louisiana 2025
A massive fentanyl trafficking operation was brought to a halt in St. Tammany Parish when Ricardo Jordan, a 22-year-old man, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
According to court documents, Jordan sold 40 grams or more of fentanyl to an undercover Louisiana State Police Trooper on three separate occasions in 2023. The transactions took place on August 3, August 10, and September 19, 2023.
On September 28, 2023, a search warrant was executed at Jordan's Covington, La. residence where law enforcement officials recovered approximately 101 grams of fentanyl.
As a result of this criminal conduct, Jordan was indicted on four counts related to the drug trafficking and drug possession and subsequently pled guilty.
Judge Carl J. Barbier sentenced Jordan to 60 months imprisonment, a 4-year term of supervised release and a mandatory special assessment fee of $400.
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.
Ricardo Jordan, a resident of St. Tammany Parish, was sentenced on April 10, 2025, for violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
The charges against Jordan include:
Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
The crime took place in Covington, La.
The exact date of the sentencing is April 10, 2025.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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