New Orleans Woman Charged with Violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act

U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that VIRGINIA BROWN, age 22, of New Orleans, was charged today in a one-count Bill of Information with violating the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

According to the Bill of Information, on or about August 10, 2015, BROWN distributed a quantity of heroin.  The Government is seeking to forfeit any proceeds from BROWN’s drug dealing.  

If convicted, BROWN faces a term of imprisonment of up to twenty years, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

U. S. Attorney Polite reiterated that the Bill of Information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

U.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Orleans Police Department in investigating this matter.  Assistant United States Attorney David Haller is in charge of the prosecution.