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MAN INDICTED FOR HEROIN DISTRIBUTION

October 8, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KEVIN REESE, age 28, resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged in a three count indictment by a Federal Grand Jury for distribution of heroin, announced U. S. Attorney Jim Letten.

The indictment charged REESE with three counts of knowingly and intentionally distributing a quantity of heroin.

If convicted, REESE faces a maximum of twenty (20) years imprisonment, a $1 million fine, and at least three (3) years supervised release following a term of imprisonment per count.

U. S. Attorney Letten reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendants must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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