New Orleans Man Indicted on Federal Methamphetamine Distribution Charges
A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment against Dexter Montgomery, 51, of New Orleans, charging him with methamphetamine distribution, announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle on August 10, 2026.
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Aug 20, 2026, 9:02 p.m. ET
New Orleans Man Indicted on Federal Methamphetamine Charges
Dexter Montgomery, 51, of New Orleans, has been indicted on federal methamphetamine distribution charges, according to court records. The indictment was announced on August 10, 2026, by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Montgomery was indicted on August 7, 2026, on three counts: two counts of distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of distributing 50 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine. The charges stem from an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.
The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. Montgomery is presumed innocent until proven guilty. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison on the first two counts, and a minimum of 5 years and up to 40 years on the third count, along with fines and supervised release. The U.S. Attorney's Office reiterated that the indictment is merely a charging document and that guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Aug 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ETFirst report
New Orleans Resident Indicted on Federal Methamphetamine Charges
A federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana returned a three-count criminal indictment on August 7, 2026, against Dexter Montgomery, age 51, of New Orleans, charging him with federal drug distribution offences. United States Attorney David I. Courcelle announced the indictment on August 10, 2026.
According to official records from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Montgomery was indicted on two counts of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of distribution of 50 or more grams of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. An indictment is merely a charging document containing allegations, and Montgomery is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
If convicted on the methamphetamine distribution counts, Montgomery faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison, a fine of up to $10,000,000.00, at least five years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100.00 special assessment fee. The count involving a mixture of methamphetamine carries a potential penalty of five to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release, and a mandatory $100.00 special assessment fee.
Official records state that the investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney André Jones of the Narcotics Unit is prosecuting the case.
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