New Orleans Man Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On January 29, 2026, KENTRELL WILLIAMS (WILLIAMS), a/k/a "Fire," age 43, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was indicted on January 29, 2026, for distribution of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.

According to court documents, on August 13, 2025, WILLIAMS distributed approximately 56 grams of fentanyl in New Orleans.

If convicted of distribution of fentanyl, WILLIAMS 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, at least four (4) years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100 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 was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Louisiana State Police, the Major Crimes Task Force, and the New Orleans Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit.

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