Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that BRANDON SMITH, age 36, of New Orleans, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
U.S. District Judge Jay C. Zainey sentenced SMITH to 139 months imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release, and a $200 special assessment.
According to court documents, on Sept. 28, 2016, agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested SMITH at a local hotel located on Chef Menteur Highway. SMITH was in possession of 13.6 grams of heroin and approximately $3,837.20 in cash. Additionally, inside of the vehicle driven by SMITH, agents found drug paraphernalia and a FN Herstal 5.7 x 28 caliber firearm with an extended magazine and a separate fully loaded handgun magazine.
Acting U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the FBI and DHS/HSI for investigating this matter. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Tracey Knight and Irene Gonzalez were in charge of the prosecution.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
