A Houma man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fentanyl distribution, according to Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson. Desmond Johnson, 44, entered the plea before United States District Judge Jay Zainey for possession with intent to distribute forty grams or more of fentanyl.
Sentencing is set for December 9, 2025. Johnson could face up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $5 million, at least four years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
Court documents indicate that Johnson was suspected of distributing heroin and fentanyl from an apartment in Houma. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the location and found significant quantities of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia associated with trafficking activities. During a post-Miranda interview, Johnson admitted he possessed fentanyl with the intent to distribute it.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson commended the efforts of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police in investigating the case. Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot from the Narcotics Unit is prosecuting.
