Two arrested in Iberville Parish after drug investigations
Mar 29, 2025
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two people were arrested after separate drug investigations in Iberville Parish.
Catina Vaughn, 51, of St. Gabriel, and Juan Banks, 44, of Baton Rouge, were arrested by the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. IPSO said that both have long criminal records. Ba
nks is also on felony probation.
On March 26, narcotics agents searched a home on Bayou Paul Road in St. Gabriel to investigate a methamphetamine distribution. Inside, they found methamphetamine packaged for sale along with drug paraphernalia.
Vaughn was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Agents have also been investigating the "Banks Drug Trafficking Organization". IPSO said it is responsible for selling large amounts of illegal drugs in the region.
Authorities said they had arrested several of Juan Banks' associates, including John Banks, Donald Nelson and Donovan Griffin.
On March 27, agents stopped Juan Banks in a traffic stop. IPSO said they found four pounds and seven ounces of crystal meth, worth about $80,000.
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Banks was arrested on outstanding warrants for principal to distribution of crack cocaine and principal to violation of a drug-free zone.
He was also charged with:
Expired vehicle registration.
No insurance.
Operating a vehicle with a suspended license.
Possession of marijuana.
Possession of methamphetamine (400 grams or more).
Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
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