Orleans Parish Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Possession and Distribution

NEW ORLEANS – THEODORE TARDIE (“TARDIE”), age 55, of New Orleans, was sentenced on September 17, 2024, by United States District Judge Jay C. Zainey, after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute, methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846, respectively.  Specifically, TARDIE was sentenced to 60 months of imprisonment, five years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

According to court documents, TARDIE conspired with others to distribute a quantity of methamphetamine, within the Eastern District of Louisiana and elsewhere, on or about January 22, 2020, and continuing to on or about July 29, 2020. 

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Louisiana State Police, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Gretna Major Crimes Task Force, and the Kenner Police Department.  The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Lynn E. Schiffman and Nolan D. Paige of the Narcotics Unit.