Troy Locke, 34, from New Orleans, was sentenced to 120 months in prison on January 15. He pleaded guilty to nine federal drug and firearms charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Locke was convicted after undercover ATF agents recorded him selling crack cocaine and firearms, including an AR-style rifle for $1,000. Following a search of his home, two more firearms were found, including an assault rifle with an extended magazine. Locke was prohibited from owning guns due to prior felony convictions as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Judge Wendy B. Vitter sentenced Locke to 60 months for multiple counts, to be served concurrently, plus an additional 60 months for one count, a 5-year supervised release, and a $900 fee. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, which aims to reduce violent crime through law enforcement collaboration. The initiative, strengthened since 2021, focuses on trust-building, violence prevention, and strategic enforcement. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives conducted the investigation, with U.S. Attorney David Haller coordinating the prosecution, as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
