Erica Banks is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia, during a traffic stop that quickly escalated into a felony drug case.
According to TMZ, the Love & Hip Hop star was pulled over on December 8 after an officer noticed a tinted cover over her license plate — a violation that prompted police to run the tags. They soon discovered the vehicle had dealer plates and had reportedly been flagged as stolen.
Once the car was searched, officers allegedly found multiple ecstasy pills inside Banks’ purse. The driver, Amani Dirton, was also searched and reportedly found to be carrying marijuana. Both were taken into custody and later released.
Banks was booked on a Schedule II possession charge with intent to distribute, a felony that carries potentially steep penalties in Georgia. As of now, her team has not issued a statement addressing the arrest.
Not Her First Run-In With the Law
This marks Banks’ second high-profile arrest in recent months. Back in August, she was taken into custody at an Atlanta airport after TSA reportedly discovered a stolen gun in her luggage while she attempted to fly to Houston.
Her team quickly released a statement insisting Banks had no knowledge the firearm was stolen, expressing confidence that the charges would be dismissed once in court.
What Happens Next?
Banks has since been released from custody as the legal process moves forward. She has not publicly commented, and it remains unclear whether her legal team plans to dispute the ecstasy-related charges in a similar fashion to the airport gun incident.
For now, the situation continues to unfold — with fans closely watching to see how this latest legal setback impacts the rapper’s career and upcoming appearances.
