RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- Three individuals were arrested in Rapides Parish for marijuana and firearm charges after a probe.

According to authorities, on July 17 agents assigned to Rapides Area Drug Enforcement Unit were at a local convenience store in Pineville when they observed multiple vehicles arrive where the occupants exited and appeared to be filming a video.

Officials said they observed several individuals get out of the vehicles smoking what appeared to be and smell like marijuana. One male was observed waving a firearm while someone else filmed their actions.

Officials made contact with group of males in the parking lot to investigate, and the individuals were detained pending further investigation.

Officials said during their investigation, they located approximately three ounces of high-grade marijuana along with three firearms.

Officials arrested:

• Ishmael Elijah Bankston for possession of CDS I (Marijuana) greater than 14 grams and illegal carrying of a firearm with drugs
• Janarious Fisher for second-offense possession of CDS I (Marijuana) greater than 14 grams and disturbing the peace
• Aaron Darnell Allen for possession of a stolen firearm

Another individual was issued a criminal citation for possession of CDS I (Marijuana) greater than 14 grams and was released at the scene.

Officials said Bankston was released on a $25,500 bond the following day. Fisher was released the same day on a $1000 bond. Allen was released the following day on a $25,000 bond.

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