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Louisiana man accused of dealing drugs via vending machine

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August 4, 2026

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A West Monroe, Louisiana, man faces multiple drug and weapons charges after authorities said investigators found a vending machine stocked with controlled substances in the carport of his Arlington Drive home, according to a Lincoln Parish Journal report. Jonathan Coburn, 35, was arrested July 28 following complaints from parents who said children had purchased THC vapes, THC gummies, mushroom candy bars and similar products from the machine.

Metro Narcotics Unit agents visited the residence July 1 and reported finding a working refrigerated vending machine in an open-air carport. Products were individually priced, including a disposable THC vape listed for $35. After obtaining a search warrant, investigators said they seized quantities of marijuana, THC vapes and gummies, mushroom candy bars, drug paraphernalia, two firearms, ammunition, drug ledgers, a money counter and two locked safes.

Coburn, a convicted felon, was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on charges including distributing mushrooms and THC products, possessing marijuana with intent to distribute, possessing firearms as a convicted felon and possessing controlled substances around a person younger than 17. He was released after posting $94,500 bail.