Man out on bond for murder charges arrested in drug investigation
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- Man out on murder bond arrested after police find crack cocaine, marijuana, stolen firearm at his residence.
- David Harrison charged with drug distribution and felon firearm possession; previous bond was for 2021 shooting that killed child.
A Columbus man, who was out on bond on a murder charge, is back in jail on several drug charges.
The charges come after LaGrange Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit and the Troup County Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit executed a drug search warrant at 321 McCall Street, to conclude an ongoing investigation.
According to police, approximately 20 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 7 ounces of marijuana, two firearms, one of which was stolen, and multiple packaging items consistent with distribution were recovered.
Image: David Harrison’s mugshot from 11/2021 (Image: Muscogee County Jail)
49-year-old David Harrison was taken into custody and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Harrison was out on bond for aggravated assault and murder through the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit that occurred in August of 2021 on Floyd Road in Columbus. The shooting left a child dead.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective William Norris at 706-883-2603. Information can also be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000.
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