Phenix City man found with $200 worth of cocaine, police say

A 27-year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly found with $200 worth of cocaine Monday morning during traffic stop near Buena Vista Road, according to testimony Tuesday in Columbus Recorder’s Court.

Keon Durham of Phenix City pleaded not guilty to possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related objects, driving with a revoked license and no state tag. He was booked into the Muscogee County Jail under bonds totaling $6,350.

Judge Julius Hunter bound the case over to Superior Court.

Columbus Police Cpl. Jacob Cook said he was patroling the area of Ewart Avenue and Buena Vista Road around 11:30 a.m. Monday when he noticed a vehicle with a suspended registrations.

He said Durham gave police consent to search his vehicle. Police found 2 grams of crack cocaine (street value $200) in the center console of the vehicle along with a digital scale.

He claimed that it belonged to one of his family members.

Officials checked with the Georgia Crime Information Center and learned that Durham’s license had been revoked. He was taken into custody on the scene.

This story was originally published November 28, 2017 at 2:25 PM with the headline "Phenix City man found with $200 worth of cocaine, police say."