A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges, including fentanyl conspiracy, firearm offenses, and money laundering. The announcement was made by Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.
Anthony Windell Brown, 30, entered his plea on July 31, 2025. He admitted guilt to four counts in the indictment against him: conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 400 grams of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and money laundering.
According to court documents, Brown conspired with others to distribute fentanyl in the Eastern District of Louisiana from before March 2022 through May 29, 2024. In August and October 2023, he attempted to possess large quantities of fentanyl for distribution. On May 29, 2024, authorities found Brown in possession of a mixture containing fentanyl and three semi-automatic pistols—one reported stolen—at a residence on Desire Street in New Orleans used for drug distribution. Brown also conducted financial transactions using proceeds from illegal activities.
For the conspiracy charge alone, Brown faces a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years up to life imprisonment and a fine up to $10 million. Other charges carry additional potential prison time and fines: up to twenty years for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; at least five years for the firearms offense; and up to twenty years for money laundering. Each count includes supervised release terms and special assessment fees.
The case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) operation targeting high-level criminal organizations through coordinated efforts among agencies (more information at http://www.justice.gov/OCDETF).
Additionally, this prosecution falls under Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which coordinates law enforcement agencies and communities in efforts aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence nationwide. The Department of Justice strengthened PSN’s strategy in May 2021 by focusing on community trust-building, supporting prevention programs, prioritizing strategic enforcement actions, and tracking outcomes.
Homeland Security Investigations led the investigation alongside the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Rachal Cassagne is prosecuting the case.
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