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Columbia Police continue
Crackdown on Crack, drug dealing in city


Coordinated Columbia Police Department, Kentucky State Police operation results in arrest of Columbia man, David Johnson, 57, on multiple charges. Four CPD cruisers, two KSP units roll, with canine officer assistance. The overwhelming show of force in the raids may give the targets of the raids a rush of adrenaline, Chief Cross says of the continuing Crackdown on Crack. 'We're going to put a stop to this, one way or another,' Chief Cross says of drug situation in Columbia, KY. -CM

By Jason Cross
News from the Columbia Police Department


Columbia Police, executed a warrant at the residence of David Johnson, 57, on Willis Street in Columbia, KY, on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, and seized a large amount of crack cocaine, marijuana, paraphernalia, cash, and firearms.



Johnson, age 57, was arrested and lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail in Columbia, KY, charged with the following:
  • Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree
  • Trafficking in marijuana
  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
Columbia Police were assisted by KSP K9 Sgt Chris Knifley and KSP K9 Handler Martin Wesley, and K9 Officer "Klaus."

The investigation was the culmination of an investigation by Columbia Police Officer Jr. Murphy. Other CPD officials participating were Officer Gary Roy, Officer Jamie Cole, and Officer Brad Scholl, along with Chief Jason Cross.


This story was posted on 2010-09-22 09:31:31
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