Columbus officials arrest one man on multiple drug and firearm charges after investigation

CPD’s Special Operations Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been teaming up on this investigation which resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua Alexander.

Alexander was arrested after investigators executed a search warrant on Thursday and seized 3,428.2 grams of methamphetamine, 23.3 grams of cocaine, $2,4500 in U.S. currency, and a 9mm firearm.

Following the search and seizure, 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
• Obstruction (misdemeanor)

Alexander is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, Aug. 11, at 1:30 p.m.