Terry Baham Jr. Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking in Louisiana

A 37-year-old man from St. Bernard Parish in Louisiana has pleaded guilty to violating federal controlled substances and gun control acts. Terry Baham Jr. faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum term of forty years, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00 for the drug count.

According to court documents, Baham was involved in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking operation at his residence in Chalmette, Louisiana. In October 2021, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s deputies received information regarding the drug trafficking activities and obtained a search warrant for the residence. Inside, deputies located and seized approximately 112 grams of fentanyl, 74 grams of cocaine, 14 grams of methamphetamine, 405 grams of marijuana, and 112 THC cartridges.

Deputies also seized four firearms from the residence: a Beretta Model BU9 Nano, nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol, a Glock Model 27, 40 caliber semi-automatic pistol, a Zastava Arms Model PAP M85 NP, .223 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and a Sharps Bros. Model Warthog, .223 caliber rifle. Baham faces an additional five years to run consecutive to any other sentence imposed, a fine of up to $250,000.00, five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00 for the firearm count.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney André Jones of the Narcotics Unit is handling the prosecution.

Baham’s guilty plea comes after a lengthy investigation and is a significant blow to the fentanyl trafficking operation in the region. The seized narcotics and firearms are a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in combating this threat.

The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of holding those responsible accountable. We will continue to work tirelessly to keep our communities safe and bring those involved in this type of activity to justice.

Terry Baham Jr.’s sentencing is scheduled for a later date. Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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