Marrero Resident Indicted for Federal Firearm Violations, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Theft of Mail (DOJ)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney David I. Courcelle announced that TREMAINE MYLES ("MYLES"), age 34, a resident of Marrero, was charged in a four-count indictment on December 18, 2025, with violations of the Federal Gun Control Act, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Theft of Mail.

In Count 1, MYLESwas charged with making false statements to a firearms dealer, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(a)(6). In Count 2,he was charged with aggravated identify theft, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1028A(a)(1). In Count 3, MYLESwas charged with felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1). In Count 4, he was charged with theft of mail, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1708.

For Count 1, MYLESfaces a maximum of 10 years imprisonment, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. For Count 2, he faces a maximum of 2 years imprisonment (mandatory consecutive), up to 1year of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. For Count 3, he faces a maximum of 15 years imprisonment (under 18 U.S.C. § 924(a)(8)), up to 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. For Count 4, MYLESfaces a maximum of 5 years imprisonment, up to 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. A mandatory special assessment fee of $100 shall be imposed as to each count.

U.S. Attorney Courcelle reiterated that an indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).

U.S. Attorney Courcelle praised the work of the United States Postal Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Spiro G. Latsis of the General Crimes Unit oversees the prosecution.

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Shane M. Jones

Public Information Officer

United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Louisiana

United States Department of Justice

Updated January 7, 2026