Convicted Felon Charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm

U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced yesterday that a federal grand jury returned an indictment against defendant KEVIN CRAWFORD, of New Orleans, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).  CRAWFORD faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten years, a $250,000 fine, three years supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 special assessment fee.

An indictment is merely an accusation.  The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. 

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.   Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made turning the tide of rising violent crime in America a top priority.   In October 2017, as part of a series of actions to address this crime trend, Attorney General Sessions announced the reinvigoration of PSN and directed all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to develop a district crime reduction strategy that incorporates the lessons learned since PSN launched in 2001.

This matter was handled by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives along with the New Orleans Police Department.  Assistant United States Attorney Duane A. Evans is prosecuting the case.