Westwego Man Guilty of Drug and Gun Offenses

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DONALD GREEN ("GREEN"), age 35, a resident of Westwego, Louisiana, pled guilty on September 17, 2024, before United States District Judge Susie Morgan to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Section 846, Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1).

For the Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribute Cocaine charge, GREEN faces not less than 5 years and not more than 40 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000 and at least 4 years of supervised release. For the Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine charge, he faces up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and at least 3 years supervised release. For the Felon in Possession of Ammunition charge, he faces up to 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. Each offense also requires payment of a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00. Sentencing in this matter will occur on December 17, 2024.

According to court documents, on June 13, 2023, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) deputies and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) special agents observed GREEN distribute cocaine. As law enforcement officers approached GREEN, he fled and was later located in a Westwego apartment. JPSO detectives recovered a Ruger Model P-94, .40 caliber, semi-automatic pistol, loaded with 10 live nine-millimeter rounds with one round in the chamber, under a mattress in the back bedroom. Additionally, the detectives recovered a High Standard, .22 Caliber, revolver in the same room in which GREEN was hiding.

The vehicle driven by GREEN was also searched and a Norinco Model SKS, 7.26 caliber rifle was recovered from the trunk.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Assistant United States Attorney Mark A. Miller of the Narcotics Unit is in charge of the prosecution.