$500K in illegal drugs recovered, two men arrested by Muscogee County investigators during search warrant
Investigators with the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit, along with the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, removed over $500,000 in illegal drugs off the streets of Columbus. Both agencies executed a search warrant at a residence in Muscogee County.
Entry was made, and once rendered safe, a thorough search was conducted. The following items were seized as evidence approximately 4,800 grams / 10.6 lbs of Methamphetamine (Street Value of $493,870.00), approximately 912.3 grams / 2 lbs of Cocaine (Street Value of $91,230.00), approximately 2,124 grams / 4.7 lbs of Marijuana (Street Value of $21,240.00), and (2) Semi-Automatic Firearms.
“During the search of the residence, both Christopher Crouch and Eric Harris, who is also a validated gang member with active felony warrants, were immediately taken into custody without incident,” authorities said.
Incident to arrest, Crouch and Harris were found in possession of the following additional narcotics and firearms which were seized as evidence: 1.6 grams of Cocaine – Street Value of $160.00, 521 Grams of Marijuana – Street Value of $5,216.00, and (2) Semi-Automatic Firearms
Crouch was charged with Felony Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Crime, Felony Sale of Methamphetamine, Felony Participation in Criminal Gang Activity 4A – (2) Counts, Felony Participation in Criminal Gang Activity 4B – (2) Counts, Felony Participation in Criminal Gang Activity 4C – (2) Counts, Felony Possession of Marijuana With Intent, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.
Eric Harris was charged with Felony Possession of Cocaine With Intent, Felony Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2) Counts, Felony Possession of Firearm During Commission of a Crime – (2) Counts, Felony Violation of Probation (Original Charge of Burglary and Obstruction), Felony Possession of Marijuana With Intent, Felony Participation in Criminal Gang Activity 4A – (6) Counts, Felony Participation in Criminal Gang Activity 4B – (6) Counts, Felony Participation in Criminal Gang Activity 4C – (6) Counts, and Possession of Drug Related Object.
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