Julius Augillard, a 39-year-old resident of New Orleans, was sentenced to seventy months in prison for illegally possessing firearms. The Department of Justice reported that Augillard, who has a prior felony conviction, pleaded guilty and was also sentenced to three years of supervised release. He was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment fee for each count, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Court documents, obtained by the U.S. Attorney's Office, show that on February 20, 2023, Augillard carried a firearm during the Mardi Gras celebration, leading to a brief chase with Louisiana State Troopers. After attempting to flee on foot, a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson Model SD40VE pistol was found on him. Later, on December 31, Augillard trespassed at an apartment complex while carrying an International Model PT609 PRO, nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol. He was apprehended by Housing Authority of New Orleans officers while in possession of the firearm illegally.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson acknowledged the cooperation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, New Orleans Police Department, and Louisiana State Police in addressing violent crime. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul J. Hubbell is leading the prosecution. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a nationwide initiative aimed at reducing gun violence. The initiative, updated on May 26, 2021, focuses on building trust in communities, supporting local violence prevention programs, targeting specific enforcement priorities, and measuring outcomes to improve effectiveness, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
