A Terrebonne Parish resident has been sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug and firearm charges. William Arthur Bryant, Jr., age 31, received a sentence of 200 months imprisonment, five years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $600 mandatory special assessment fee. The sentencing took place on November 20, 2025.
Bryant had previously pleaded guilty to six counts in an indictment that included conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute the same amount of methamphetamine, use of a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, Bryant conspired to distribute methamphetamine throughout Terrebonne Parish and surrounding areas for over a year.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson stated: "This case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana State Police, and the Houma Police Department. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit."
The prosecution is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), an initiative designed to reduce violent crime and gun violence by coordinating efforts between law enforcement agencies at all levels and local communities. In May 2021, the Department launched an updated violent crime reduction strategy focused on building trust within communities, supporting organizations that prevent violence before it starts, prioritizing strategic enforcement actions, and measuring outcomes. Additional information about Project Safe Neighborhoods can be found at Justice.gov/PSN.
