DENHAM SPRINGS, LA (WAFB) -
Four people were taken into custody on drug charges after the search of a home turned up over 30 lbs. of marijuana Wednesday evening.
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Anna Vaughn, 33, Corey Vaughn, 35, Michael Jones Jr., 43, and Jeanette White, 37. All four lived at a home on Spur Road in Denham Springs. According to investigators, Corey Vaughn tried to run away but a police dog got to him before he made it very far.
Agents said they seized 11,900 grams of high grade "buds," 1,878 grams of Hashish and about 100 marijuana plants. It is believed the drugs have a street value of about $394,000.
Deputies said they also found two handguns, 8,450 in cash and packaging material used to help distribute the drugs.
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services was called because there was a 15-year-old living in the home.
Chief Criminal Deputy Jason Ard said the bust was the result of a long investigation by the sheriff's department.
"We had gotten a few complaints in which led us to this location. Citizens were good in working with us in getting the drugs off the street," Ard said.
Anna Vaughn was booked with the following charges:
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS (2 counts)
Possession of Schedule II CDS (2 counts)
Illegal use of controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17 years old
Her bond was set at $170,500.
Corey Vaughn faces the following charges:
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS (2 counts)
Resisting an officer
Illegal use of controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17 years old
His bond was set at $151,000 with a hold for violation of probation and/or parole.
Michael Jones Jr. was charged with:
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS (2 counts)
Illegal carrying of weapon while in possession of a CDS
Illegal use of controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17 years old
His bond was set at $150,500.
Jeanette White was booked on:
Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS (2 counts)
Illegal carrying of weapon while in possession of a CDS
Illegal use of controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17 years old
Her bond was set at $150,500.
All four suspects were still locked up at the Livingston Parish Detention Center as of Friday evening.
Deputies said more arrests are possible.
"They didn't get all this (drugs) from here (9951 Spur Road). They got it from somewhere. So now the investigation moves in that direction," Ard said.
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Source: Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
Anna Vaughn
Corey Vaughn
Michael Jones Jr.
Jeanette White
