NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal weapons violations, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
Shawn Breaux, 29, resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to a two-count indictment for federal weapons violations on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Breaux’s sentencing is set for August 16, 2023.
In Count 1 of the indictment, Breaux is charged with illegally possessing firearms as a felon, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). If convicted, Breaux faces a maximum sentence of 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and a period of up to 3 years of supervised release.
Count 2 of the indictment charges Breaux with being in possession of a machine gun in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(o) and 924(a)(2). If convicted, Breaux faces a maximum sentence of 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and a period of up to 3 years of supervised release.
As to each count, Breaux faces payment of a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.
This 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.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Inga Petrovich of the Violent Crime Unit.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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