United States of America v. Leslie Parker

New Orleans, Louisiana conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.



Leslie Parker, age 42, a resident of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), and 846; use of a communication facility in causing or facilitating the commission of felonies under the Controlled Substances Act, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 843(b) and Title 18, United States Code, Section 2; and possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A).



According to court documents, a federal Drug Enforcement Administration investigation revealed that PARKER, along with others, was involved in a narcotics distribution conspiracy. As part of the conspiracy, PARKER regularly distributed amounts of methamphetamine. On October 19, 2021, officers conducted surveillance on PARKER, which ultimately led to the seizure of a bag containing 98.7 grams of crystal methamphetamine.



This case was investigated by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office. The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorney J. Benjamin Myers of the Narcotics Unit.

Defendant was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, 5 years of supervised release, and a mandatory $300 special assessment.