Louisiana Man Indicted for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Heroin and Fentanyl, Faces Life in Prison if Convicted

Louisiana Man Indicted for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Heroin and Fentanyl, Faces Life in Prison if Convicted
Louisiana – Floyd Robertson, age 26, of Grand Isle, Louisiana, was charged April 29, 2022, in a 4-count indictment by a federal grand jury with distribution of fifty (50) grams or more of methamphetamine and distribution of heroin and fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(C), announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
If convicted of the methamphetamine charges, Robertson faces a mandatory minimum of ten (10) years in prison and a maximum of life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000.00, at least five (5) years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100 per count.
If convicted on the heroin and fentanyl charges, Robertson faces up to twenty (20) years in prison, a $1,000,000.00 fine, at least three (3) years of supervised release after any term of imprisonment, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee per count.
U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charging document and that the defendant’s guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
This case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Melissa Bücher.
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