NEW ORLEANS, LA – Torrey Scott, a 46-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been charged with violations of the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
According to the indictment, Scott possessed firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, possession with the intent to distribute quantities of cocaine hydrochloride, heroin, and MDMA (ecstasy). The charges arose out of two arrests of Scott by the New Orleans Police Department: the first on March 15, 2016, when Scott, a twice-convicted felon, possessed two Glock semi-automatic pistols, and the second on November 18, 2016, when Scott was found with the drugs, four other weapons, and $14,000 in cash.
If convicted, Scott faces, on Counts 1 and 2 of the indictment, a term of imprisonment of up to ten years and a fine of up to $250,000; five years to run consecutive to any other sentence as to Count 3; and up to twenty years and/or a $1,000,000 fine as to Count 4.
U. S. Attorney Duane A. Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendants must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the New Orleans Police Department. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Michael E. McMahon.
The indictment is a serious reminder of the consequences of engaging in violent and narcotics-related crimes in our city.
Torrey Scott, Defendant, 46, of New Orleans, charged with: Count 1: Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(B); Count 2: Violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); Count 3: Possession with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine hydrochloride, heroin, and MDMA (ecstasy); and Count 4: Possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.
Defendant: Torrey Scott, a 46-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Criminal Charges: Violation of the Federal Gun Control Act and the Federal Controlled Substances Act, as well as possession with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine hydrochloride, heroin, and MDMA (ecstasy), and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.
City and State: New Orleans, Louisiana.
Date: The indictment arose out of two arrests of Scott by the New Orleans Police Department: the first on March 15, 2016, and the second on November 18, 2016.
Sentence or Outcome: If convicted, Scott faces, on Counts 1 and 2 of the indictment, a term of imprisonment of up to ten years and a fine of up to $250,000; five years to run consecutive to any other sentence as to Count 3; and up to twenty years and/or a $1,000,000 fine as to Count 4.
Dollar Amounts: $14,000 in cash was found with the drugs.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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