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Roxanne Carter Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – In a shocking turn of events, Roxanne Carter, 36, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges. According to our sources, Carter conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in Orleans Parish.
As part of her plea deal, Carter faces up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and at least 3 years of supervised release for Counts one, two, and three. For Count four, she faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years and up to life imprisonment to run consecutive to any other sentence, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to 5 years of supervised release. For Count five, Carter faces up to 15 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to 3 years of supervised release.
Additionally, Carter pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in New Orleans.
According to court documents, Carter conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in Orleans Parish. She also possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, specifically possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. Carter admitted she was a prohibited person and knew she had a prior felony conviction that prohibited her from possessing a firearm.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New Orleans Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Jefferson Parish Crime Laboratory. Lynn E. Schiffman, Assistant United States Attorney, is handling the prosecution.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of organized crime and the importance of community-based initiatives to prevent violence. As we continue to follow this story, we will provide updates on the sentencing and any other developments.
Mandatory Facts:
Defendant: Roxanne Carter
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana
Date: January 23, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Roxanne Carter has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges and faces up to 20 years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and at least 3 years of supervised release.
Dollar Amounts: Up to a $1,000,000 fine, up to a $250,000 fine, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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