Crime

Police: Columbus man found with 60 Ecstasy pills at traffic stop

Dushawn Harper
Dushawn Harper Muscogee County Jail

Columbus police say a 26-year-old man was found at a traffic stop with 60 Ecstasy pills in his car and was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

According to a police report, Dushawn Harper was stopped around 4:30 a.m. Monday for not giving a turn signal.

Police say the pills, valued at $1,200, were found in the vehicle as were open alcohol containers. Police say Harper was driving without a license.

Harper is scheduled for an appearance in Columbus Recorder’s Court on Jan. 17 at 8 a.m.

Larry Gierer: 706-571-8581, @lagierer

This story was originally published January 15, 2018 at 6:04 PM with the headline "Police: Columbus man found with 60 Ecstasy pills at traffic stop."

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