New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Being Felon in Possession of Firearm

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, TRAVIS JORDAN, ("JORDAN"), age 39, a resident of Orleans Parish, pled guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8). JORDAN faces up to 15 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

On February 18, 2024, attempted to enter the Saint Bar in Orleans Parish, but was refused due to intoxication. JORDAN became angry and started an altercation with a bar employee. While doing so, a firearm fell from JORDAN's waistband. JORDAN tried to reach for the firearm, but another bar employee kicked the gun away, took possession of it and placed the gun inside the bar. A third employee restrained JORDAN until police arrived.

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.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the New Orleans Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by AssistantUnited States Attorney Inga Petrovich of the Violent Crime Unit.