Kenneth Turner, a 37-year-old resident of New Orleans, has been sentenced to 130 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release. This decision was handed down by U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk on February 5, 2025. Turner had previously pleaded guilty to charges related to conspiracy for the distribution and possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Court documents revealed that Turner's co-defendant made five distributions of these drugs to undercover agents and a confidential informant from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Turner was responsible for supplying his co-defendant with the narcotics and assisting in their storage, weighing, and packaging for distribution. The total amount involved in the conspiracy surpassed 420 grams of fentanyl and 370 grams of methamphetamine. At the time of his arrest, Turner had more than $15,000 in cash.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community members. The Department launched a strategy on May 26, 2021, focusing on building trust within communities, supporting violence prevention organizations, prioritizing strategic enforcement actions, and measuring outcomes.

The investigation was conducted by the ATF with Assistant United States Attorney David Berman from the Violent Crime Unit leading the prosecution.