Slidell Man Indicted for Violations of the Federal Gun Control Act

NEW ORLEANS, LA – RODERICK WILLIAMS, age 27, of Slidell, Louisiana, was charged on May 19, 2023 in a three-count indictment for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1), announced United States Attorney Duane A. Evans.

According to the indictment, WILLIAMS possessed firearms on three separate occasions. WILLIAMS was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to previous felony convictions.  If convicted as to Count 1, WILLIAMS faces a maximum term of imprisonment of ten (10) years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and up to three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.  If convicted as to Counts 2 and 3, WILLIAMS faces a maximum term of imprisonment of fifteen (15) years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, and up to three (3) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment as to each count.  Each count also requires payment of a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

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

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 the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Orleans Police Department.  This case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas Rayburn of the Violent Crimes Unit.