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8 From Louisiana Indicted for Drug and Gun Charges Involving fentanyl, Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine

Louisiana – Michael Alexander, Sr., a/k/a “Monsta,” a/k/a “Jamond,” age 39, Attrel Anderson, a/k/a “Trey,” a/k/a “Trel,” a/k/a “Da Boi,” age 30, Terrell Haynes, a/k/a “Redman, ”age 43, Star Robichaux, age 42, Joshua Prine, age 41, Michael Alexander, Jr., a/k/a “Mike Mike,” age 21, Brandon Baker, age 36, and Louis Bells, Jr., age 21, residents of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, were charged on March 25, 2022, in a sealed twenty-count superseding indictment by a federal grand jury. The superseding indictment was unsealed on March 31, 2022. Charges include conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine, distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine, use of a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking crime, possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.

Alexander, Sr.. is charged with conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 100 grams or more of heroin, and a quantity of cocaine. He’s also charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and use of a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to court documents, on December 2, 2021, Drug Enforcement Administration agents carried out a federal search warrant at Alexander, Sr.’s Ponchatoula home. Approximately eleven ounces of heroin and fentanyl, as well as five firearms, were discovered during the search. In addition, $289,224.70 in US currency was seized by agents.

Alexander, Sr. faces a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison, up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment if convicted of the conspiracy count. He faces a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, up to forty years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl. Alexander, Sr. faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, up to life in prison, to run concurrently with any other sentence, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to five years of supervised release for possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. Alexander, Sr. faces up to ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years supervised release if convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Alexander, Sr. faces up to four years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a year of supervised release for using a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Anderson is accused of conspiring to distribute at least 400 grams of fentanyl, 50 grams of methamphetamine, and 100 grams of heroin. He is also charged with methamphetamine distribution and using a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Anderson faces a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison, up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for both the conspiracy and distribution counts. Anderson faces up to four years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a year of supervised release for using a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Haynes is accused of conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one kilogram or more of heroin. He’s also accused of distributing methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl, as well as using a communication facility to further a drug trafficking crime. He faces a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison, up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for conspiracy. Haynes faces a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, up to forty years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for distribution. Haynes faces up to four years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a year of supervised release for using a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Prine and Robichaux are accused of plotting to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 1 kilogram or more of heroin. They are also charged with having 40 grams or more of fentanyl and 100 grams or more of heroin in their possession with the intent to distribute. They each face a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison, up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment. Robichaux is also charged with using a communication facility to further a drug trafficking crime, for which she faces up to four years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a year of supervised release.

Alexander, Jr. is charged with conspiring to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, possessing heroin and methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and using a communication facility in furtherance of drug trafficking. Alexander, Jr. faces up to twenty years in prison, a $1,000,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for both the conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute counts. Alexander, Jr. faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, up to life in prison, to run concurrently with any other sentence, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to five years of supervised release for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. He faces up to four years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and one year of supervised release for using a communication facility in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Baker is accused of conspiring to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, as well as possessing heroin and methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Baker faces up to twenty years in prison, a $1,000,000 fine, and at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment for both the conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute counts.

Bells is accused of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Bells faces up to ten years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release if convicted.

The defendants must pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for each of the counts.

“The indictments and subsequent arrests made in this investigation are part of DEA’s continuing effort to target violent drug traffickers at all levels, as part of Operation Overdrive. Illicit drug trafficking and related violent criminal activity takes a tremendous toll on our communities. We will continue to work closely with our state and local law enforcement partners, leveraging our respective resources, in order to enhance the quality of life for the citizens in this region and beyond,” said Brad L. Byerley, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New Orleans Field Division.

“The Hammond Police Department has demonstrated repeatedly that criminals and their criminal activity will not be tolerated in The City of Hammond. This is a great example of what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies work together,” stated Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr.

“This is law enforcement working together at every level, to hold people accountable for the crimes they commit and the havoc they bring to our community. The importance of collaboration at the federal, state, and local levels is critical to ensuring the best outcome is reached in any case. This is yet another reminder of the ongoing need for strong relationships with our law enforcement partners to help protect the citizens of Tangipahoa Parish,” said Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Jimmy Travis.

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

This prosecution is part of an investigation by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). OCDETF uses a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach to identify, disrupt, and dismantle the highest-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that pose a threat to the United States.

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration, Hammond Police Department, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, St. Tammany Parish District Attorney’s Office, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service all investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorney J. Benjamin Myers is in charge of the prosecution.

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