New Iberia Man Sentenced for Possession of Unregistered Silencer

United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that
Brennan James Comeaux, 50, of New Iberia, Louisiana, has been sentenced by United States
District Judge David C. Joseph for possession of silencers that were not registered by him in
the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. Comeaux was sentenced to 24
months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
According to information introduced in court, on or about June 2, 2022, Comeaux
knowingly possessed numerous silencers and silencer parts, including two silver and three
black completed firearm silencers. Law enforcement agents recovered these silencers pursuant
to a search warrant that was executed at Comeaux’s residence. Agents also found multiple
firearm manuals explaining how to modify and assemble firearms and silencers. Comeaux
pleaded guilty to the charge on February 6, 2024.
The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States
Attorney Casey Richmond.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together
all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and
make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. PSN is part of the Department’s renewed focus
on targeting violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership
with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop
effective, locally based strategies to reduce violent crime. To learn more about Project Safe
Neighborhoods, go to www.justice.gov/psn.