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In Shreveport, Louisiana, a hotbed of firearm and drug offenses, three men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in perpetuating the city’s crime wave. Santana Powell, 33, Marvin Morris, 21, and another unidentified defendant were sentenced on August 6 and 7, 2026, for various firearm and drug-related crimes. The sentences, ranging from 6 to 15 years, are part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative, a national effort to reduce crime in communities like Shreveport.
Santana Powell pleaded guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison. Powell, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a Del-Ton Inc. DTI-15 pistol, which he was prohibited from owning due to his prior felony conviction. Images recovered from his cell phone showed him holding the firearm, leaving little doubt about his guilt.
Marvin Morris, on the other hand, pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment involving Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. Morris was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison. His arrest was the result of a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and local law enforcement, who stopped a vehicle in which Morris was a passenger and found a concealed AR-style Diamondback pistol in his overalls.
The sentences handed down to these three men are a testament to the ongoing efforts of the Department of Justice and local law enforcement to combat firearm and drug offenses in Shreveport. As part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative, these agencies are working tirelessly to identify and prosecute individuals who pose a threat to the community, with the ultimate goal of making Shreveport a safer place for its residents.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: Drug Trafficking
- Location: LA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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