Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Terry Reed, 54, from Lafayette Parish, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The decision was issued on April 15, 2025, by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long. Reed is required to serve five years of supervised release and pay a $300 mandatory special assessment fee. He was sentenced for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Federal Gun Control Acts.
Terry Reed pled guilty on October 29, 2024, to three counts related to drugs and firearms. The charges included possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm to further a drug trafficking crime, violating several U.S. Code sections.
Court documents revealed that on February 3, 2024, Reed possessed more than 50 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. He also had a Ruger Model LC9, nine-millimeter pistol, despite a previous felony conviction that prohibited him from firearm possession. The firearm was used to support a drug trafficking offense.
This case is connected to Project Safe Neighborhoods, a coordinated effort to reduce violent crime and gun violence through community and law enforcement cooperation. Launched on May 26, 2021, the project focuses on enhancing community trust, supporting violence prevention initiatives, prioritizing enforcement, and evaluating outcomes.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Sarver of the Narcotics Unit handled the prosecution.
