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Terry Reed, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Louisiana 2025
Lafayette man sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – In a major blow to the local narcotics trade, Terry Reed, 54, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for violating the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts.
According to court documents, on or about February 3, 2024, Reed intentionally possessed, with the intent to distribute, (50) grams or more of methamphetamine. Additionally, he possessed a Ruger Model LC9, nine-millimeter pistol, despite being previously convicted of a felony, a fact that prohibits his possession of a firearm. Reed used the illegally possessed firearm to further a drug trafficking crime.
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, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Sarver of the Narcotics Unit.
Reed’s sentence includes 180 months (15 years) in prison, 5 years of supervised release, and a $300 mandatory special assessment fee. His guilty plea was accepted on October 29, 2024, for violations of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A) (Count 1); felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (Count 2); and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) (Count 3).
The sentencing marks a major victory for the PSN program, which aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering trust and legitimacy in communities, supporting community-based organizations, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring results.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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