A New Orleans man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Alton Tumblin, 44, received a 175-month sentence on November 19, 2025, from U.S. District Judge Jane Milazzo. After serving his prison term, Tumblin will also face five years of supervised release and must pay a $400 mandatory special assessment fee.
According to court documents, Tumblin pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing fifty grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of distributing fentanyl. The charges stem from controlled purchases made by undercover agents on August 7, August 9, and August 16, 2023. On August 7, Tumblin also sold fentanyl to an undercover agent.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson stated: “Alton Tumblin (“TUMBLIN”), age 44, of New Orleans, was sentenced on November 19, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Jane Milazzo to 175 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, along with a $400 mandatory special assessment fee, after previously pleading guilty to three counts of distributing fifty (50) grams or more of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A), and one count of distributing a quantity of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C).”
The investigation was part of Operation Big Easy—a National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) enforcement initiative that analyzed firearm casings collected between August 1 and January 31. The operation focused on high-density shootings and homicides in seven areas of New Orleans involving individuals connected to criminal activity.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Drug Enforcement Administration; the New Orleans Police Department; and the Louisiana State Police conducted the investigation. Rachal Cassagne from the Narcotics Unit prosecuted the case.
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