New Orleans Man Charged for Being Felon in Possession of Firearms

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – HAVEN PATTERSON (“PATTERSON”), age 42, a resident of New Orleans, was indicted on March 13, 2025, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

According to the indictment, PATTERSON intentionally possessed firearms, a Smith & Wesson SD40, 40 caliber semi-automatic handgun, loaded with ammunition; and a Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380, .380 caliber semi-automatic handgun, loaded with ammunition.

PATTERSON is a convicted felon and, as such, he is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law.

If convicted, PATTERSON faces up to 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.

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

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Chandra Menon of the of the Public Integrity Unit.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.  Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).