New Orleans Man Indicted for Possession of Fentanyl and Federal Gun Charges

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On July 24, 2026, United States Attorney David I. Courcelle announced that JOCK WALKER ("WALKER"), age 45, of Orleans Parish, was indicted on a three-count indictment. Count One charges WALKER with possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C). Count Two charges WALKER with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i). Count Three charges WALKER with felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, Unites States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8).

The Indictment contains a sentencing enhancement provision under Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(b)(1)(C) and 851. Prior to committing the offense charged in Count One of the Indictment, WALKER had a conviction, for which he served a term of imprisonment of more than 12 months, and for which his release from any term of imprisonment was within 15 years of the commencement of the offense charged in Count One of the Indictment. As a result, WALKER is subject to increased punishment for committing the offense charged Count One of the Indictment.

According to the Indictment, on or about July 15, 2026, WALKER, did and intentionally possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, namely fentanyl, while in possession of a firearm to further his drug trafficking enterprise. Furthermore, WALKER, knowing that he had been convi9-millimeteres punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year, in Criminal District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, and a felony conviction on May 25, 2011, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, did knowingly possess firearms, specifically, a Glock Model 43X, 9 millimeter caliber pistol; a Rossi Model 85, .38 Special revolver, and ammunition.

If convicted of Count One, WALKER faces up to 30 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $2,000,000, at least Six (6) years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. If convicted of Count Two, WALKER faces 5 years to life imprisonment, imposed consecutively, a fine up to $250,000, up to five (5) years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee. If convicted of Count Three, WALKER faces up to 15 years of imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000, up to three (3) years of supervised release, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

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 is being investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy L. Bell of the Violent Crime Unit.

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