Mexican National Guilty of Misprision of a Felony

NEW ORLEANS, LA - U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that on November 26, 2024, FELIPE GARCIA, ("GARCIA"), age 46, a Mexican national residing in California, pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan to misprision of a felony, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 4. Judge Morgan scheduled sentencing for February 27, 2025. At sentencing, GARCIA faces up to 3 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, at least 1 year of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

According to court records, an ongoing investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Louisiana State Police, uncovered a methamphetamine distribution ring operating in New Orleans that was receiving methamphetamine from California via U.S. mail. Law enforcement in California, specifically the Ontario Police Department, intercepted packages, containing large amounts of methamphetamine, destined for New Orleans. Further investigation uncovered that GARCIA mailed these packages from California.

United States Attorney Evans praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Louisiana State Police, the Ontario (California) Police Department, and the New Orleans Police Department. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot of the Narcotics Unit.