Shawn Rousell, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Louisiana 2025

New Orleans Man Indicted for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

NEW ORLEANS – Shawn Rousell, age 30, was indicted on June 26, 2025, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

According to the indictment, Rousell possessed a Glock Model 27, .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun, loaded with ammunition. Rousell is a convicted felon and, as such, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition under federal law.

If convicted, Rousell faces up to 15 years’ imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.

Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and New Orleans Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tiwana Wright of the Financial Crimes Unit is in charge of the prosecution.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

Defendant: Shawn Rousell

Criminal Charges: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1)

City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana

Date: June 26, 2025

Sentence or Outcome: Up to 15 years’ imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100

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