Federal authorities have arrested five individuals accused of participating in a drug distribution network that trafficked kilograms of cocaine into St. Louis and other regions. The arrests occurred Tuesday in separate operations across Missouri and Texas.
Christopher D. Taylor, 35; Stanford “Stan” Times, 36; Vincent “Lil V” Woods, 38; and Terry Smith, 49, were taken into custody in the St. Louis area. Rene Garcia, 47, was arrested in Texas.
Arturo Villalobos, 33, of Texas, has been held since April when he was charged by complaint with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. He was indicted on that charge on April 30. A superseding indictment issued July 24 added charges against the others…