New Orleans Field Division
Welcome to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) New Orleans Field Division. Our Division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, investigators, explosive enforcement officers, auditors, technicians and support staff.
ATF is committed to reducing violent crime in our neighborhoods. ATF’s New Orleans Field Division special agents combat firearms violence by focusing their investigative efforts on armed violent offenders, career criminals, gun traffickers and gangs. We also work in partnership with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas to accomplish this mission.
Explosives and arson enforcement is an integral part of ATF’s overall violent crime reduction strategy. ATF’s New Orleans Field Division special agents combat arson and explosives-related crimes by conducting independent investigations and by working in partnership with local and state fire investigators and police bomb squads.
ATF also has the duty of regulating the firearms and explosives industries. Our industry operations investigators work to ensure that all firearms and explosives are stored, handled and sold in a safe manner as mandated by federal law.
We encourage all residents to get involved and assist us in our goal of reducing crime in our communities. Give us a call and let us know what we can do for you. Our phone number is (504) 841-7000.
Phillip M. Durham
Division Management Team
- Phillip M. Durham
- Special Agent In Charge (SAC)
- Bobby Schaal
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Constance Hester
- Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
- Matt Wren
- Acting Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
- Austin R. Banks
- Public Information Officer (PIO)
Division Contact Information
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Metairie Man Pleads Guilty to Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
February 14, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JOSEPH C. DELAY, 42, of Metairie, Louisiana, pled guilty today before U. S. District Court Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U. S. Attorney Dana J. Boente. More »
Defendant Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts
January 29, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — MONTERIO WIGGINS, age 21, of Gretna, Louisiana pled guilty in federal court yesterday before U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk to Violations of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts, announced U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente. More »
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Brothers Plead Guilty to Violations of RICO Conspiracy, the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts, and Aiding and Abetting
January 16, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — DANTE CARSON, age 21, and, DWIGHT CARSON, age 22, both of Algiers, Louisiana pled guilty in federal court today before U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk to Violations of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts, and Aiding and Abetting, announced U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente. More »
New Orleans Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Conspiracy
January 11, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — ELTON JOHNSON, age 28, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today before U. S. District Court Judge Lance M. Africk to a one count indictment for conspiracy to make false statements in connection with a firearm purchase, announced United States Attorney Dana J. Boente. More »
Defendant‘s Plead Guilty to Violations of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, The Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Act, and Obstruction of Justice
January 11, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – TRAVIS HUDSON, age 29; RODERICK WIGGINS, age 22; SHAYNE LEBLANC, age 40, all residents of Harvey, Louisiana; as well as TOREY RICHARDSON, age 21, a resident of Marrero, Louisiana; and AKAI SULLIVAN, age 27, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, all pled guilty in federal court today before U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk to Violations of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, the Federal Gun Control and Controlled Substances Acts, and Obstruction of Justice, announced U. S. Attorney Dana J. Boente. More »