A New Orleans man has pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges following an investigation into narcotics distribution in the city.
Marcus Theodore, 33, entered his plea before United States District Judge Darrel James Papillion, admitting to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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According to court records, law enforcement began investigating Theodore in 2022 after receiving information that he was distributing narcotics around the former Calliope Projects. The FBI utilized confidential sources to make controlled purchases of heroin/fentanyl from Theodore and his associates.
In February 2023, the FBI obtained wiretap warrants for two of Theodore’s phones, confirming his involvement in extensive drug distribution. A search warrant executed in March 2023 resulted in the seizure of a firearm, a significant amount of fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.
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Theodore’s prior felony convictions prohibited him from possessing a firearm, leading to additional charges.
Theodore’s sentencing is scheduled for April 22nd, 2025. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and up to life in prison, along with substantial fines and supervised release.
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