Lafayette Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

LAFAYETTE - On June 30, 2026, Javon Robertson, 40, of Lafayette, was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison after his April 2026 guilty plea to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The United States also forfeited $79,805.00 in U.S. currency and a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which were proceeds derived from Robertson's sale of illegal narcotics.

"Methamphetamine continues to inflict tremendous harm on families and communities across Louisiana," said United States Attorney Zachary A. Keller. "This sentence reflects our office's commitment to holding traffickers accountable and to supporting the law enforcement partners who work every day to keep our neighborhoods safe."

In July of 2025, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit opened an investigation into Robertson based on information that he was selling narcotics out of his home in Lafayette, Louisiana. While surveilling Robertson's residence, law enforcement observed Robertson leave his residence, meet an individual at a local store, and conduct a "hand-to-hand" transaction of suspected illegal drugs. The recipient in this transaction admitted to law enforcement that she had just purchased drugs from Robertson. Law Enforcement then obtained a search warrant for Robertson's residence, which was executed on July 29, 2025. During the execution of this search warrant, agents seized large quantities of controlled substances and drug distribution paraphernalia, including two hydraulic presses, a currency counter, and $79,805.00 in U.S. currency. Robertson admitted to law enforcement that the seized narcotics belonged to him. The Drug Enforcement Administration's South-Central Laboratory confirmed that the narcotics seized from Robertson's residence included 38.22 grams of cocaine base, 134.9 grams of cocaine, and 90.46 grams of methamphetamine.

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller for the Western District of Louisiana made the announcement.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit (LPSONU) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigated the case. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren L. Nickel with assistance from Legal Assistant Christy Angelle.

You may find a copy of this press release (and any updates) on the website of the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana at www.justice.gov/usao-wdla.

Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Western District of Louisiana at www.lawd.uscourts.gov or at https://www.lawd.uscourts.gov/cmecf-pacer, under Case Number 6:25-CR-00322-01.

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