Ryan Davin Manning, Heroin Trafficking, Louisiana 2014

Ryan Davin Manning, a resident of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to heroin trafficking charges in a shocking turn of events unfolding in the city’s River Gardens Apartment area.

According to U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite, Manning, 37, along with co-defendant Daniel Levi Morris, age 34, conspired to distribute and possessed heroin with the intent to distribute it. The investigation targeted a drug trafficking organization that operated in the River Gardens Apartment area of New Orleans.

The U.S. District Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt has set the sentencing for December 10, 2014. We will provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.

U.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department in investigating the matter. Assistant United States Attorney J. Collin Sims is in charge of the prosecution.

Manning’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the alleged drug trafficking organization operating in the River Gardens Apartment area. The investigation and prosecution of Manning and Morris are a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in combating heroin trafficking in the city.

As this case unfolds, we will continue to provide updates and insights into the world of crime and corruption. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.

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