Police raid uncovers drugs and firearms in Columbus; one jailed
A search warrant uncovered a large amount of drugs and firearms in Columbus, police announced Friday.
The search warrant comes follows an extensive narcotics investigation and was performed on Thursday, June 27, 2024, by the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit and S.W.A.T. Team.
During the search warrant, which took place at a residence in the 400 block of Central Circle, 37-year-old Towon Earl was arrested and a substantial quantity of drugs and firearms was seized.
The following items were seized during the search warrant:
751.8 grams of methamphetamine (street value $33,831)
468.4 grams of marijuana (street value $4,684)
6.9 grams ecstasy (approx. street value $35)
22.7 grams synthetic cannabinoids (street value $139)
One hydrocodone pill (street value $5)
Andro Corp Industries ACI-15 5.56mm AR pistol
Sturm Ruger Mini 14 5.56mm rifle (modified to pistol grip) REPORTED STOLEN
Ruger 10/22 .22 rifle (modified to pistol grip) REPORTED STOLEN
Smith and Wesson .38 Special revolver REPORTED STOLEN
Taurus G3C 9mm pistol
Jiminez JA Nine 9mm pistol
$1,102.57 in cash
Earl is charged with the following:
Trafficking Methamphetamine
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Possession of MDMA with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Spice with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Hydrocodone with Intent to Distribute
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon x6
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime x2
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm x3
Possession of Drug Related Objects
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