New Orleans Man Indicted for Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On October 16, 2026, DOMINICK CURRY ("CURRY"), age 41, of New Orleans, was charged in a recently unsealed indictment with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(B), announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.

According to court records, on September 3, 2026, CURRY possessed, with intent to distribute, 400 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing fentanyl; and more than 50 grams of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine.

If convicted of Count 1 of the indictment, possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, CURRY faces a minimum term of ten (10) years up to a maximum term of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and at least five (5) years of supervised release. If convicted of Count 2 of the indictment, possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, CURRY faces a minimum term of five (5) years up to a maximum term of forty (40) years imprisonment, a fine of up to $5,000,000, and at least four (4) years of supervised release. He also faces payment of a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for each charged offense.

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

The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; New Orleans Police Department; and the Slidell Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul J. Hubbell, I.V. of the Narcotics Unit.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the Department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results. For more information about Project Safe Neighborhoods, please visit Justice.gov/PSN.