State Government

A Covington woman has been charged with distributing animal crush videos, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson.

There were 869 VA home purchase loans issued in Louisiana in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $248.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs…

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced a four-count indictment against eight individuals for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Jarrod Carter, a 30-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to 97 months in prison on June 26, 2025.

Cesar A. Lobo-Ramos, a 38-year-old Honduran national, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the United States after deportation.

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Henry Jermaine Miller, 41, from Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced to 75 months in prison.

Acting United States Attorney Ellison C. Travis announced the sentencing of Randevois Ingram, 28, from Tickfaw, Louisiana, to 60 months in federal prison.

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Henry Mitchell, 35, and Jaylan Washington, 30, both from New Orleans.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Jazmin J. Bougere, 38, from Raceland, Louisiana, has been sentenced to six months in prison followed by six months of home detention.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Joseph Harold West, Jr., a resident of St. Tammany Parish, to 46 months in prison.

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Louisiana in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $285,991, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

The VA issued 585 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Louisiana during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on July 8, 2025, Mervin Amacker Jr., aged 43, pled guilty to charges of carjacking and felon in possession of a firearm.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Clement Leach, 54, from New Orleans, has been sentenced following his guilty plea to bank robbery.

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Marlon Santos, a 36-year-old native of Honduras, pleaded guilty to re-entry of a removed alien on July 9, 2025.

Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that three California residents have pled guilty to charges related to the interstate transportation of stolen property.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced charges against Karen Duckworth, a 66-year-old resident of New Orleans, for theft of government funds.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Deborah Cooper, a 54-year-old New Orleans resident, to 15 years in prison.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Melvin Jose Tejada Morillo, a 35-year-old Honduran national, pleaded guilty on July 8, 2025, to the illegal re-entry of a removed alien.

JORGE LUIS RUELAS-GUERRA, a 47-year-old native of Mexico, pled guilty on July 10, 2025, to the charge of illegal re-entry of a removed alien.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the sentencing of Wayne C. Walker, a 28-year-old from New Orleans.

SAMUEL MORTON, also known as “Sosa,” has been sentenced for multiple criminal activities in New Orleans.

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced the sentencing of Joshua Hogan, a 36-year-old from New Orleans, for federal gun charges.

The average VA home loan amount in Louisiana during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $287,560, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.