Talisheek Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking and Illegal Possession of Firearms

NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Peter G. Strasser announced that JAMES MOORE, JR., age 48, of Talisheek, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today to possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 841(a)(1) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A), respectively.

According to previously filed court documents, beginning in January 2016, the FBI conducted numerous controlled purchases of methamphetamine from MOORE.  Their investigation further revealed MOORE to be in possession of numerous firearms.  On August 26, 2016, several search warrants were executed and MOORE was arrested by the FBI.

As to the drug charges, MOORE faces a maximum penalty of up to twenty years imprisonment, a $1,000,000 fine, and a five year term of supervised release.   As to the weapons charge, MOORE faces a minimum of five years to life imprisonment (to be served consecutive to any other imposed terms of imprisonment), a $250,000 fine, and a three year term of supervised release.    MOORE will be sentenced on February 20, 2019.

U.S. Attorney Strasser praised the work of the FBI New Orleans Division JTTF for investigating this matter.   Assistant United States Attorney Gregory M. Kennedy is in charge of the prosecution.

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