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United States of America v. Jeremy Wade Denegall
Date: 02-26-2025
Case Number: 21-101
Judge: David C. Joseph
Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Caddo Parish)
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Shreveport
Defendant's Attorney:
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Lake Charles Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
Jeremy Wade Denegall, 45, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was indicted for drug trafficking.
On February 22, 2022, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop of Denegall's vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate 10. Denegall was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. When officers approached the vehicle, they detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside and a search was conducted. Inside the vehicle they found a plastic baggie with a substance consistent with crack cocaine, a plastic bag containing a large amount of a crystal-like substance determined to be methamphetamine and also fentanyl. In addition, two firearms and a magazine with 19 rounds of ammunition and two digital scales were found.
Denegall was charged and pleaded guilty on November 15, 2024, to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney LaDonte A. Murphy.
Shreveport, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking
Lake Charles Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
Jeremy Wade Denegall, 45, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was indicted for drug trafficking.
On February 22, 2022, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop of Denegall's vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate 10. Denegall was the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle. When officers approached the vehicle, they detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside and a search was conducted. Inside the vehicle they found a plastic baggie with a substance consistent with crack cocaine, a plastic bag containing a large amount of a crystal-like substance determined to be methamphetamine and also fentanyl. In addition, two firearms and a magazine with 19 rounds of ammunition and two digital scales were found.
Denegall was charged and pleaded guilty on November 15, 2024, to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney LaDonte A. Murphy.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Jeremy Wade Denegall?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Jeremy Wade Denegall?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Caddo Parish), LA. The presiding judge was David C. Joseph.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Jeremy Wade Denegall?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Shreveport. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Shreveport, Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Jeremy Wade Denegall decided?
This case was decided on February 26, 2025.