Laneython T. Ignont, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Louisiana 2023

MONROE, La. — In a coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies, six defendants have been convicted and sentenced to nearly 100 years in federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine and heroin trafficking conspiracy in Monroe, Louisiana.

The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) case began in 2021, when narcotics agents learned that Laneython Ignont, a.k.a. “Bandz,” was leading a drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing kilogram quantities of methamphetamine in the Monroe area.

Agents were granted wiretaps to intercept and record phone calls and text messages made to and from Laneython Ignont’s cell phone, revealing discussions and coordination of drug transactions. On December 7, 2022, agents stopped Laneython Ignont and Donterrian Lavender as they attempted to fly from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport to buy drugs. Agents seized more than $53,000 cash from inside their suitcase.

On December 13, 2022, and February 28, 2023, agents executed search warrants on multiple Monroe area homes associated with the co-defendants. In total, agents seized approximately 25 pounds of pure methamphetamine, 7 pounds of heroin, and 9 guns from these homes.

Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced the six defendants as follows:

Laneython T. Ignont, 29, of Monroe, was sentenced to 360 months (30 years) in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of firearms during a drug trafficking offense.

Jamichael D. Ignont, 29, of Monroe, was sentenced to 240 months (20 years) in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin.

Donterrian M. Lavender, 31, was sentenced to 210 months (17 ½ years) in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Jamarcus G. Jackson, 31, was sentenced to 180 months (15 years) in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Shawn M. Stansbury, 51, was sentenced to 100 months (8 years, 4 months) in prison after being convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.

Another defendant, Joshua Bosley, 36, of Monroe, was indicted separately but also in connection with this OCDETF investigation. He was charged and pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 110 months (9 years, 2 months) in prison.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdla/pr/ocdetf-investigation-results-convictions-six-defendants-nearly-100-combined-years