Luling Man Indicted Federally for Possession of Firearm by Felon

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that ANTHONY KENNER ("KENNER"),age 40, of Luling, LA, was indicted on June 21, 2024, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).

According to court documents, on February 20, 2024, KENNER knowingly possessed a Glock Model 30, .45 caliber handgun, after having previously been convicted of a felony.

If convicted, KENNER, faces a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charging document and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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 St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Briana Williams of the Narcotics Unit.