As reported by Andrew Greenstein of the Louisiana Radio Network, authorities have announced the indictment of 14 people who they say took part in a plot to distribute methamphetamine including a Jonesboro man. 

Charges were brought forward against Ladavid Hunter of Jonesboro, along with 13 others, after an investigation that took place for a period of almost three years, running from January of 2022 through November of 2024.

All are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and face a minimum of ten years up to life in prison according to Alexander Van Hook, acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana.

“While the indictment primarily focuses on drug trafficking in Ruston, the methamphetamine came from outside the state,” said Van Hook. “This case was brought as part of Operation Take Back America, which is a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice and our law enforcement partners.”