A Houma man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fentanyl distribution, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson. Desmond Johnson, 44, admitted in court to possession with intent to distribute forty grams or more of fentanyl. The plea was entered before United States District Judge Jay Zainey.
Sentencing is set for December 9, 2025. Johnson could face up to 40 years in prison, a fine of up to $5 million, at least four years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.
Court documents indicate that Johnson was suspected of distributing both heroin and fentanyl from an apartment in Houma. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at the location and found significant quantities of fentanyl along with drug paraphernalia consistent with trafficking activities. During a post-Miranda interview, Johnson admitted he possessed fentanyl with the intent to distribute it.
Acting U.S. Attorney Simpson commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Louisiana State Police for their roles in the investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot from the Narcotics Unit is prosecuting the case.
“Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Louisiana State Police. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stuart Theriot of the Narcotics Unit.”
