A months-long investigation in Columbus ended with the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua Alexander, accused of trafficking drugs and illegally carrying a gun.

๐Ÿšจ Why It Matters: Police say the bust took a large stash of meth, cocaine, and a firearm off the streets, and put a repeat offender back behind bars.

๐Ÿ” What Happened: On Thursday, August 7, investigators with Columbus Police and the ATF served a search warrant, seizing:

  • 3,428 grams of meth โ€” worth about $154,000
  • 23 grams of cocaine โ€” worth about $1,100
  • A Springfield XD 9mm handgun
  • $2,450 in cash

โš–๏ธ Charges: Alexander faces trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, two firearm charges โ€” including possession by a convicted felon โ€” plus obstruction and drug-related object possession.

โš ๏ธ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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