Larry Caston, 54, was found guilty by a jury on charges including cocaine trafficking and firearm possession.
By AI ReporterWritten Aug 26, 2026, 5:52 a.m. ET
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NEW ORLEANS – On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced that Larry Caston, 54, was by a jury on August 20, 2026, on charges of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, according to court documents and evidence introduced at trial.
According to court documents and trial evidence, deputies with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office received tips about a person named "Drack" selling cocaine. The tips included a description of his truck, license plate, and address, leading to Caston's identification. On October 1, 2024, license plate readers alerted deputies that Caston's truck had entered the parish. After observing traffic violations, deputies conducted a traffic stop, during which Caston delayed stopping and made furtive hand movements. A search of the vehicle revealed cocaine, and Caston was arrested.
While Caston was incarcerated, a jail call raised suspicions, leading to searches of his home and a neighbor's home. Over two kilograms of cocaine, four firearms, and over $35,000 in U.S. currency were recovered from both locations.
For Count One, Caston faces between five and forty years in prison, a fine of up to $5 million, and at least four years of supervised release. For Count Two, he faces between five years and life in prison, which must run consecutively, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to five years of supervised release. For Count Three, he faces up to fifteen years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Each count also carries a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
The case was investigated by the FBI, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office, and the New Orleans Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah Dawkins and Joshua Vanderhooft are prosecuting the case.
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