Jefferson Parish Man Guilty of Firearm and Narcotics Violations

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on December 16, 2025, MICHAEL FEAST (“FEAST”), age 29, of Metairie, Louisiana, pled guilty to Counts 2 and 3 of the three-count indictment pending against him. Count 2 charged FEAST with distribution of crack cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).  Count 3 charged FEAST with using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 924(c)(A)(1)(i). Sentencing is set for March 31, 2026, before the U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long.

FEAST faces up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, up to a $1,000,000 fine, and at least 3 years of supervised release for Count 2. FEAST also faces a mandatory minimum of five (5) years up to life imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and at least 5 years of supervised release for Count 3. FEAST also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee as to each count.

According to court documents, on or about September 18, 2024, a confidential informant met FEAST in the courtyard of the Bellemont Apartments in Metairie. FEAST then led the informant to a first floor unit, and sold a quantity of crack cocaine and a silver and black Metro Arms model American Classic Amigo, .45 caliber pistol, bearing serial number A12-05380 to the informant.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.  On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department.  This case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Troy L. Bell of the Violent Crimes Unit.