Date: 01-03-2020

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Case Number: 2:19-cr-00088-JDC-KK

Judge: James D. Cain, Jr.

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (Calcasieu Parish)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Daniel J. McCoy

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description: Lake Charles, LA - The United States of America charged Eric Lawaun Alexander and Ronnie E. Prudhomme with drug possession and felony firearms possession.

Eric Lawaun Alexander, 38, of Jennings, Louisiana, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. Judge Cain also sentenced Alexander to a three-year term of court supervision after he is released from federal prison. Alexander pleaded guilty to these charges on September 10, 2019.

According to information presented to the court, on December 2, 2018, a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy stopped Eric Alexander’s vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, Alexander attempted to flee from law enforcement, but was apprehended and consented to a search of his vehicle. Officers found a loaded Glock 21 underneath the driver’s seat and 26.29 grams of methamphetamine in the center console.

Alexander has prior felony convictions in the 31st Judicial District Court in Jennings for possession of Alprazolam, distribution of crack cocaine, and possession of cocaine.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program that has been historically successful in bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Charges:

Alexander:

NARCOTICS - SELL, DISTRIBUTE, OR DISPENSE - Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
(1)

UNLAWFUL TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS, ETC. - Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person - with Forfeiture Allegations
(3)

Outcome: Alexander:

Defendant sentenced to 78 months as to Count 1 and 78 months as to Count 3, to run concurrently, with credit for time served since December 2, 2018; upon release from imprisonment, supervised release for a term of 3 years as to Count 1 and 3 years as to Count 3, to run concurrently; $100 Special Assessment as to each Count 1 and Count 3

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