Columbus man arrested after striking MCSO vehicle before search warrant
A Columbus man is facing charges connected to a Friday search warrant.
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Drug, Gang, and Fugitive Unit successfully executed a search warrant at a residence in Muscogee County on Friday, March 3, 2023.
Prior to the execution of the search warrant, Darion McBride fled from Sheriff’s Investigators via motor vehicle, therefore, striking the vehicle of the Sheriff’s Investigator. McBride then wrecked the vehicle he was operating and fled on foot. He was apprehended by a Sheriff’s Office Investigator.
Incident to McBride’s arrest, he was found to be in possession of:
• AR 15 Rifle
• Glock .45 caliber
• Marijuana (8.33 lbs.)
• Mushrooms (13.9 g)
• U.S. Currency – $6,077.00
• Drug Related Object
• Gang Paraphernalia
McBride was subsequently charged for the following offenses:
• Obstruction (Felony) – O.C.G.A. 16-10-24
• Aggravated Assault on Officer (Felony) – O.C.G.A.16-5-21(c)
• Destruction of Government Property (Felony) – O.C.G.A. 16-7-24
• Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon (Felony) – O.C.G.A. 16-11-131
• Possession of Marijuana w/Intent to Distribute (Felony) O.C.G.A. 16-13-30
• Violation of GA Controlled Substance Act Sch I (Felony) – O.C.G.A.16-13-25
McBride was arrested and transported to the Muscogee County Jail.
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