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United States of America v.Adrien Marcel Brown, Bobby R. Thompson, Desmond Copeland, Shawn M. Robertson, Dylan Cueto, Dequarius Dequan Bailey, Dalton W. Knight

Date: 01-03-2025

Case Number: 21-CR-253

Judge: Terry A. Doughty

Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Caddo Parish)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The States United Attorney’s Office in Shreveport

Defendant's Attorney:

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Shreveport, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Illegal Possession of Firearms and Narcotics


Seven Defendants Sentenced to a Total of 41+ Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Narcotics





Seven defendants were charged with illegal possession of firearms and narcotics.



"There is a reason why crime is down in Monroe and the surrounding area,” said U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown. "In partnering with our local district attorney's offices and law enforcement agencies, we are highly focused on targeting the right offenders and seeking sentences of imprisonment for those who illegally possess firearms and distribute narcotics in our communities. Our office, the DEA and the ATF will forever appreciate these partnerships which are vital to public safety.”



These cases were investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Louisiana State Police, Monroe Police Department and Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Special Assistant United States Attorney Cathy Semmes and Assistant United States Attorneys Jessica D. Cassidy, William C. Gaskins, and Mike Shannon prosecuted the cases.



U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown. "In partnering with our local district attorney's offices and law enforcement agencies, we are highly focused on targeting the right offenders and seeking sentences of imprisonment for those who illegally possess firearms and distribute narcotics in our communities. Our office, the DEA and the ATF will forever appreciate these partnerships which are vital to public safety.”



These cases were investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Louisiana State Police, Monroe Police Department and Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Special Assistant United States Attorney Cathy Semmes and Assistant United States Attorneys Jessica D. Cassidy, William C. Gaskins, and Mike Shannon prosecuted the cases.



Outcome:

Defendants were found guilty and



Bobby R. Thompson, 45, of Monroe, was sentenced to 68 months in prison



Desmond Copeland, 37, of Monroe, was sentenced to 72 months in prison



Shawn M. Robertson, 39, of Monroe, was sentenced to 72 months in prison



Dylan Cueto, 33, of West Monroe, was sentenced to 57 months in prison



Dequarius Dequan Bailey, 30, of Monroe, was sentenced to 68 months in prison



Dalton W. Knight, 24, of West Monroe, was sentenced to 37 months in prison



Dequarius Dequan Bailey, 30, of Monroe, was sentenced to 68 months in prison



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What was the outcome of United States of America v.Adrien Marcel Brown, Bobby R. ...?

The outcome was: Defendants were found guilty and Bobby R. Thompson, 45, of Monroe, was sentenced to 68 months in prison Desmond Copeland, 37, of Monroe, was sentenced to 72 months in prison Shawn M. Robertson, 39, of Monroe, was sentenced to 72 months in prison Dylan Cueto, 33, of West Monroe, was sentenced to 57 months in prison Dequarius Dequan Bailey, 30, of Monroe, was sentenced to 68 months in prison Dalton W. Knight, 24, of West Monroe, was sentenced to 37 months in prison Dequarius Dequan Bailey, 30, of Monroe, was sentenced to 68 months in prison

Which court heard United States of America v.Adrien Marcel Brown, Bobby R. ...?

This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Caddo Parish), LA. The presiding judge was Terry A. Doughty.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v.Adrien Marcel Brown, Bobby R. ...?

Plaintiff's attorney: The States United 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.Adrien Marcel Brown, Bobby R. ... decided?

This case was decided on January 3, 2025.