CPD: Eight arrested, $67,000 worth of narcotics and seven firearms seized in drug investigations
Eight people have been arrested following four separate narcotics investigations conducted by the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit between July 14 and July 16, 2026.
According to the Columbus Police Department, detectives executed multiple search warrants during the investigations, resulting in the seizure of illegal narcotics, firearms, and other evidence.
Investigators seized:
1,471 grams (3.24 pounds) of methamphetamine
Seven firearms, including one sawed-off shotgun and two firearms with altered or obliterated serial numbers
3.9 grams of crack cocaine
74.6 grams of marijuana
32.1 grams of THC edibles (Schedule I)
Three and a half Xanax pills
Two Hydrocodone pills
Two Adderall pills
Police say the estimated street value of the seized narcotics is $67,521.
The investigations resulted in 32 felony charges, six misdemeanor charges, and two felony probation violation warrants related to previous trafficking convictions.
The following individuals were arrested:
Jackie Roberts, 57
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Crack Cocaine
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime (two counts)
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (two counts)
Waylon Pollock, 34
Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance
Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance
Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Substance
Sequoya Wilson, 33
Felony Violation of Probation Warrant
Patrick Edwards, 41
Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Crack Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
Possession of Drug-Related Objects
Tampering with Evidence
Obstruction
Felony Violation of Probation Warrant
Terry Littlejohn, 52
Trafficking Methamphetamine (two counts)
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime (four counts)
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon (four counts)
Criminal Use of an Article with an Altered Serial Number (two counts)
Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun
Possession of Drug-Related Objects
Joseph Tanner, 52
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Schedule I THC Gummies
Abandonment of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug-Related Objects
Kaycee Scott, 46
Possession of Methamphetamine
Possession of Hydrocodone
Jonathan Long, 44
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
The Columbus Police Department said the investigations are part of its ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking and reduce violent crime throughout the community. Additional arrests are possible as the investigations remain ongoing.
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