U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that KENNETH MIXON, age 31, of New Orleans, pled guilty yesterday to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute heroin.
MIXON is facing a maximum sentence of twenty years in prison and a possible fine up to $1,000,000. U.S. District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle set sentencing on May 25, 2016.
U.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Orleans Police Department in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Brandon S. Long is responsible for the prosecution.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
