NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DE’JOHN DENNIS (“DENNIS”) age 24, was indicted on October 15, 2026 for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, in violation of 18 U.S.C §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
According to the indictment, on October 16, 2025, DENNIS possessed ammunition, and on June 10, 2026, DENNIS possessed a Romarm/Cugir Model Micro Draco, 7.62-millimeter caliber pistol. DENNIS is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition because of prior felony convictions for simple robbery, attempted purse snatching, illegal possession of stolen things, and introduction of contraband in prison.
As to both offenses, DENNIS faces up to 15 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. Each count also carries a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle reiterated that the indictment is merely an allegation and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney David Berman of the Violent Crime Unit is in charge of the prosecution.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Eastern District of Louisiana — U.S. Department of Justice press release.