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Date: 01-03-2025
Case Style:
United States of America v.Adrien Marcel Brown, Bobby R. Thompson, Desmond Copeland, Shawn M. Robertson, Dylan Cueto, Dequarius Dequan Bailey, Dalton W. Knight
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: Click Here For The Best Shreveport, Louisiana Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Description: 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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