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Trafficking in Illegal Drugs-Fentanyl
Chemical Endangerment of a Child
Possession of Marijuana 1st degree
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – MDMA
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Synthetic Cannabinoids
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Obstruction of Justice Using a False Identity
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs.
DECATUR-On August 13, 2025, Agents with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant in the 500-block of Walnut Ct NW in Decatur, AL. Upon arrival, Agents made contact with Victor Karl Banks II, 45 of Decatur along with a juvenile female. Banks was immediately placed under arrest for a misdemeanor warrant with Morgan County.
During a search of the residence, Agents located numerous items of evidentiary value located in the detached garage. While searching, Agents recovered marijuana, MDMA (Ecstasy) tablets, synthetic cannabinoids, THC vape pens, drug paraphernalia items, items believed to be used in narcotics manufacturing processes, and quantities of substances that field tested positive as fentanyl that had a weight in excess of one pound.
Victor Karl Banks II
Banks was additionally charged with:
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs-FentanylChemical Endangerment of a ChildPossession of Marijuana 1st degreeUnlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – MDMAUnlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance – Synthetic CannabinoidsUnlawful Possession of a Controlled SubstanceObstruction of Justice Using a False IdentityPossession of Drug ParaphernaliaIllegal Possession of Prescription Drugs.Banks was transported to and booked in the Morgan County Jail with a total bond of $850,600.00.
The items of evidence seized pursuant to the search warrant will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for further chemical analysis and confirmation. At that time, additional charges are possible.
Any indication of an individual’s arrest does not imply they have been convicted of a crime. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Bonds are set by the courts using the bond schedule passed by the state legislature.
Media Release/Morgan County Sheriff’s Department
