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NEW ORLEANS – Alfred Stewart, 34, of St. John the Baptist Parish, is headed to federal prison for nearly eight years. U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced Stewart received a 97-month sentence on February 7, 2023, after pleading guilty to a slew of federal charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
The case, presided over by United States District Court Judge Wendy B. Vitter, revealed Stewart’s involvement in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, alongside possession with intent to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, and methamphetamine. But the charges didn’t stop there. Stewart, already a convicted felon, was also found to be illegally possessing a firearm – and, crucially, using that weapon to further his drug dealing operations.
Stewart initially pled guilty on August 30, 2022, to multiple counts outlined in the indictment. The sentencing broke down as follows: 37 months for the narcotics offenses and the felonious firearm possession, and an additional 60 consecutive months for possessing the firearm specifically to aid his drug trafficking. That brings the total to 97 months – a significant stretch behind bars. Beyond the prison term, Stewart will also face 5 years of supervised release upon his eventual release, and is required to pay a $400 special assessment fee.
Federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office worked together to build the case against Stewart. The investigation clearly demonstrated a pattern of criminal activity linking firearms and narcotics, a dangerous combination that authorities are aggressively targeting.
Assistant United States Attorney Maurice E. Landrieu, Jr., of the Narcotics Unit, successfully prosecuted the case, securing the lengthy sentence. This conviction sends a clear message: those who combine drug trafficking with firearm offenses will face serious consequences under federal law. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this and other federal cases as they develop.
Stewart’s case is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking and gun violence in Louisiana. While 97 months isn’t a life sentence, it removes a dangerous individual from the streets and hopefully disrupts further criminal activity within St. John the Baptist Parish. The DEA and local law enforcement are committed to dismantling these networks, one arrest – and one sentencing – at a time.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Weapons|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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