
June 8, 2026
Two Laplace residents have been sentenced for their roles in a major cocaine distribution conspiracy following guilty pleas in federal court. Authorities seized over 150 kilograms of cocaine during their investigation spanning several months.
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June 8, 2026
A Romanian man was sentenced in New Orleans after being convicted on multiple counts related to a card skimming operation targeting Walmart stores across Louisiana. The sentence includes five years in prison plus restitution exceeding $11 million.
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June 8, 2026
Two Honduran nationals have been sentenced for their roles in an October 2024 kidnapping case in New Orleans involving demands for ransom payments. Authorities detailed how both men were apprehended following coordinated efforts between local police and federal agents.
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June 4, 2026
Reuben Webb has pled guilty to federal drug distribution and firearm charges following investigations by local police and federal agents in New Orleans' Uptown neighborhood. Sentencing is set for September as authorities highlight ongoing efforts under Project Safe Neighborhoods.
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June 3, 2026
Amanda Clayborne-Williams has been charged with wire fraud and tax evasion after allegedly obtaining over $447,000 through fraudulent pandemic relief loan applications in New Orleans. If convicted, she could face significant prison time and fines.
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June 1, 2026
Robert Hines pleaded guilty in federal court on May 28 for distributing large quantities of fentanyl in Ponchatoula. He faces significant prison time after law enforcement recovered hundreds of grams during an investigation.
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June 1, 2026
A Honduran national has been indicted in New Orleans for allegedly possessing a firearm while unlawfully present in the U.S., according to federal authorities. If convicted on these charges announced June 1 by U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle, he could face significant prison time.
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June 1, 2026
Oscar Paz-Mejia has been indicted for allegedly reentering the United States illegally after prior deportation. If convicted in New Orleans federal court, he could face up to ten years in prison. The case falls under Operation Take Back America.
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May 29, 2026
Lorenzo Smith has been sentenced to ten years in prison for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in New Orleans. Authorities say he also sold multiple firearms during undercover transactions as part of a larger federal operation targeting violent crime.
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May 29, 2026
Tiffany Carter of LaPlace has pleaded guilty to making false statements in order to obtain Covid-19 relief loans from the Small Business Administration. She faces up to five years in prison when sentenced in August.
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