U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. disclosed the conclusion of a far-reaching probe led by the Middle District Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). The investigation targeted a drug ring in Baton Rouge and resulted in the sentencing of three individuals.
Quentin Mabin, 31, received a 144-month federal prison sentence for his role in a conspiracy to circulate and possess significant amounts of methamphetamine. He is also slated for five years of post-imprisonment supervised release.
Jabari Williams, 38, was similarly sentenced to 144 months in federal custody, with an additional three years of supervised release, for comparable drug-related charges.
Charles Andre, 40, was handed an 84-month federal prison term, also followed by three years of supervised release, for his participation in the conspiracy.
Legal documents elaborate that a confidential informant was crucial in establishing the drug deals involving the three defendants. Notably, Andre was identified as a coordinator of these transactions.
In a follow-up action on February 23, 2019, authorities seized methamphetamine from Mabin’s residence, evidence corroborating his and Williams’ involvement in drug distribution.
Additionally, on February 28, 2020, police detected a likely narcotics shipment to a residence in Denham Springs. A K-9 unit confirmed the suspicion, and a controlled delivery led to Mabin’s capture as he collected a package containing large amounts of suspected methamphetamine.
This operation is part of the larger OCDETF program aimed at disrupting high-level criminal networks. For more details, visit https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
The investigation was spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration and was significantly aided by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul L. Pugliese led the prosecution.