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Daylight drug bust today, just 4 blocks from Square Columbia Police officers, Adair County Deputy Sheriff, and the Sheriff's Department K-9 Sonny, make arrest, seize firearms, over $14,000 cash, marijuana with estimated street value of over $8,000 in mid-afternoon raid By Ed Waggener Following a lengthy investigation, a combined force from the Columbia Police Department and the Adair County Sheriff's Department conducted a successful drug raid at 204 East Guardian Street in Columbia, at a residence within sight of the Adair County Courthouse, and just four blocks from the Columbia Public Square. The raid took place at the red-shuttered home in the middle of one of Columbia's oldest and most respectable neighborhoods, one which was much quieter before the street became the second most travelled route between downtown and the Jamestown Street shopping centers. But the house did have more cars, lots of frequent visitors, and reason, the investigating officers had been led to believe, to give the activity greater scrutiny. The pay-off came in the broad daylight operation at approximately 3:00pm CT, today, Thursday, April 5, 2007. Gary L. Ford, 38, Columbia, was arrested and charged with trafficking in marijuana more than 8 ounces, trafficking in a controlled substance 2nd degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and receiving stolen property.The arrest was made after the city police and the sheriff's department executed a search warrant. Taken in the raid, the police say, were:
Mayor Pat Bell got the news of the raid in his office as it was taking place. He had just finished presiding over a meeting in the Council Room dealing with littering and the law when the call came from Chief Harris that the raid was a successful. He was beaming when he heard the news, and told the chief, "That's great!" "I'll let you in on a little secret," he said, "When you surround yourself with outstanding people, and let them know you appreciate good work, you get outstanding results." He added. "We've got outstanding people. They make me look good."Sheriff Curry said that this may have been the biggest amount of items taken in a raid in his years in office, but he was sure it ranks near the top. Chief Mark Harris said the model of the two law enforcement departments working together is one he thinks will continue to get results. Sheriff Curry said that Sonny has proven such a good member of the department there is a plan to get a mate. "We'll call the new dog 'Cher,' he said. Chief Harris was asked whether or not he thought the drug problem can ever be eliminated. "We won't stop trying," he said. And said he and the police officers under his command are always thinking of newtactics in the fight against the scourge. This story was posted on 2007-04-05 21:27:16
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