Derrick Theriot, 29, of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to several charges, including firearm offenses and drug trafficking, specifically involving fentanyl. The guilty plea was made last Thursday in response to a superseding indictment. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans in a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Counts 5 and 6 charge Theriot with serious offenses. Count 5 accuses him of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute, which could result in up to 20 years in prison, a fine up to $1,000,000, and at least 3 years of supervised release. Count 6 charges him with possessing a firearm in connection with drug trafficking, carrying a mandatory 5-year prison sentence that runs consecutively to other sentences, along with a fine up to $250,000 and up to 5 years of supervised release, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Derrick Theriot is facing multiple charges, including possession of a machinegun Count 7, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release. He is also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm Count 8, a serious offense under federal law. These charges reflect his involvement in illegal activities, particularly related to drugs and firearms. While his sentencing is still pending, the penalties for these offenses could be severe, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.