Columbus PD, ATF arrest man following months-long drug, gun investigation
A months-long joint investigation between the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has ended with one man behind bars.
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Police arrested 34-year-old Joshua Alexander on August 7, 2025, after investigators seized 3,428.2 grams of methamphetamine – estimated street value $154,269, 23.3 grams of cocaine – estimated street value $1,165, $2,450.00 in U.S. currency, and a Springfield XD 9mm firearm, during a search warrant.
Alexander was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Crime, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Criminal Use of an Article with Altered ID (Firearm), Possession of Drug-Related Objects, and Obstruction (Misdemeanor).
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