(Vermillion Parish Sheriff’s Office)- On February 28, 2019, after a lengthy investigation involving large amounts of high grade marijuana agents were able to obtain enough information to conducted a search warrant at a residence located on Marcus Road in Abbeville.

Upon carrying out the warrent agents located a large amount of marijuana, evidence of distribution of the suspected marijuana, suspected drug proceeds and two assault style firearms. Agents arrested Johnny Watters, of Erath, for possession with intent to distribute schedule I, (marijuana), possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, (2 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of schedule II, (methamphetamine), possession of schedule V, (steroids), possession of a legend drug and transactions involving drug proceeds.