NEW ORLEANS, LA – Linez Green, a 31-year-old Thibodaux resident, is staring down a potential lifetime of federal prison after admitting to running a significant methamphetamine distribution network across Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. Green pled guilty September 2, 2025, to a superseding bill of information, effectively ending a case that exposed a pipeline of narcotics flowing from Houston, Texas, directly into Louisiana.
The Justice Department revealed Green admitted to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances – specifically methamphetamine – a charge carrying a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 40 years imprisonment. He also pled guilty to three separate counts of distributing methamphetamine and one count of illegally utilizing a communications device, all under federal law. The combined penalties for these offenses could keep Green locked up for decades, alongside fines potentially totaling $7,100 (including $100 mandatory assessment fee per count) and a minimum of four years of supervised release following any prison sentence.
Federal prosecutors detailed how Green’s operation, active from an unknown date but confirmed through at least May 4, 2024, involved sourcing methamphetamine in Texas and transporting it to Thibodaux. The operation didn’t rely on back alleys and whispers; it thrived on modern communication. Green allegedly used his cell phone extensively to coordinate drug deals and reach customers throughout the region. The indictment specifically cites violations of Title 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), § 841(b)(1)(B), § 841(b)(1)(C), § 843(b) and Title 18 U.S.C. §2.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Simpson lauded the collaborative effort that brought Green to justice. This wasn’t a solo investigation; it was a coordinated strike by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), bringing together the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Louisiana State Police, Thibodaux Police Department, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. OCDETF, a federal initiative, specifically targets high-level criminal organizations and aims to dismantle them through intelligence-driven, multi-agency operations. More information on OCDETF can be found at http://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot of the Narcotics Unit is leading the prosecution. Sentencing is scheduled for December 16, 2025, before Judge Brandon S. Long. With a conviction secured, the focus now shifts to the punishment phase, where the full weight of federal drug laws will be considered. The case serves as a stark reminder that even regional drug networks are increasingly facing the scrutiny of federal law enforcement.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on the sentencing of Linez Green. This bust represents yet another blow to the flow of illicit narcotics through Louisiana, but the fight against drug trafficking is far from over. Expect further investigations and prosecutions as federal agencies continue to dismantle these criminal enterprises.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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