United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana

10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 14:02

Jefferson Parish Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Press Release

Jefferson Parish Man Sentenced for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Thursday, October 17, 2024
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that COREY ESQUERRE ("ESQUERRE"), age 50, a resident of Jefferson Parish,was sentenced on October 10, 2024, by United States District Judge Wendy B. Vitter, after previously pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of methamphetamine. ESQUERRE was sentenced to 126 months imprisonment, five years (5) of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

According to court documents, on July 31, 2023, the Gretna Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration searched ESQUERRE's apartment and discovered 3.5 lbs. of methamphetamine in bags located in a toolbox in his bedroom. The bags contained 1880.1 grams of pure methamphetamine.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Gretna Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Lauren Sarver of the Narcotics Unit oversees the prosecution.

Contact

Shane M. Jones

Public Information Officer

United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

United States Department of Justice

Updated October 17, 2024
Topic
Drug Trafficking