New Orleans Man Sentenced in Cocaine and Firearm Conspiracy

Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced yesterday’s sentencing of ANTONIO NEVEAUX, age 42, of New Orleans, following the August 2017 trial. 

U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan sentenced NEVEAUX to 138 months imprisonment, followed by 4 years of supervised release.

On August 8, 2017, a federal jury found NEVEAUX guilty of conspiracy to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, conspiracy to obstruct justice, possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Co-defendant ANTHONY B. WASHINGTON pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and sentencing is scheduled for December 19, 2017.  Co-defendant TERRANCE SMITH pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine and sentencing is scheduled for December 13, 2017.

Acting U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive and the Housing Authority of New Orleans Police Department in investigating this matter.  Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael McMahon, David Sinkman and Jeff Sandman were in charge of the prosecution.