Travis Jordan, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Louisiana 2024

Travis Jordan, a New Orleans man, has made headlines after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in Orleans Parish. On September 18, 2024, U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the guilty plea of Travis Jordan, age 39, a resident of Orleans Parish, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).

According to the charges, Travis Jordan faced up to 15 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00. On February 18, 2024, Jordan attempted to enter the Saint Bar in Orleans Parish but was refused due to intoxication.

Jordan became angry and started an altercation with a bar employee. While doing so, a firearm fell from Jordan’s waistband. Jordan tried to reach for the firearm, but another bar employee kicked the gun away, took possession of it and placed the gun inside the bar. A third employee restrained Jordan until police arrived.

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.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Orleans Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Inga Petrovich of the Violent Crime Unit.

With this guilty plea, Travis Jordan is facing a serious consequence for his actions. The maximum sentence he faces is 15 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

The community is grateful for the hard work of law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in bringing this case to justice. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping our communities safe from gun violence.

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