U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that TYRONE TAYLOR, age 47, of New Orleans, was sentenced today after having previously pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin and a quantity of cocaine hydrochloride, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
U.S. District Judge Eldon E. Fallon sentenced TAYLOR to serve 120 months in prison, followed by four years of supervised release, and a $200 special assessment
U.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Andre’ Jones was in charge of the prosecution