United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana
12/15/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2025 17:09
New Orleans Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution
Press Release
New Orleans Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - RICKEY SMITH ("SMITH"), age 46, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on December 9, 2025, after previously pleading guilty to distribution of forty grams of more of fentanyl. SMITH was sentenced to 71 months imprisonment, four years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
According to court documents, in the later part of 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration received information from the New Orleans Police Department regarding drug distribution activity related to SMITH. Through investigation, it was determined that SMITH distributed over 40 grams of fentanyl from his apartment located within the Eastern District of Louisiana. On November 4, December 3, and December 17, 2024, SMITH sold 3.493 grams, 13.97 grams and 56.6 grams of fentanyl, respectfully, to in individual he believed to be a legitimate buyer.
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Orleans Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit.
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Contact
Shane M. Jones
Public Information Officer
United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana
United States Department of Justice
Updated December 15, 2025
Topic
Drug Trafficking
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