U.S. Department
of Justice
Press Release
Indictment Returned for Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
Acting U.S. Attorney Duane Evans announced today that JAYVONNE JOHNSON, age 48, was charged today in a one-count Indictment for violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.
JOHNSON is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine. If convicted, JOHNSON faces a minimum term of imprisonment of five years up to a maximum of forty years, a fine of $5,000,000 and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
Acting U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the Indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Acting U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the U.S. Drug and Enforcement Administration, the Amtrak Police Department, and the Louisiana State Police in investigating this matter. Executive Assistant United States Attorney Sharon D. Smith is in charge of the prosecution.
Updated August 31, 2017
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