Columbus police arrest 7 as part of investigation into drug trafficking and gang activity
The Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant Sunday on a Columbus residence that led to the seizure of narcotics and multiple arrests, CPD announced Wednesday.
The search warrant, served at a residence in the 4200 block of Roman Drive, is part of an investigation into drug trafficking and criminal street gang activity, according to the news release.
Police said the operation targeted members of the Rollin 60’s Crips/DBH (Drive by Hussle) gang.
Police said the items seized included:
Marijuana: 3,096.2 grams (6.82 pounds), estimated street value $30,962
Spice: 19.5 grams, estimated street value $195
THC: 18.7 grams, estimated street value $467.50
Total value of seized narcotics: $31,624.50
Firearms recovered: six (two were reported stolen, and one rifle was converted to automatic).
Seven people were arrested in connection with this operation, according to police. Here are their names, ages and charges:
Frank Jackson Jr., 45
Criminal Street Gang Activity (18 Counts)
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Drug Related Objects
Possession of Controlled Substance on or Near 1,000 Feet of School
Possession of Machine Gun
Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm
Theft by Receiving (Stolen Firearm)
Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Crimes
Treveyonne Campbell, 30
Criminal Street Gang Activity (21 Counts)
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Drug Related Objects
Possession of Controlled Substance on or Near 1,000 Feet of School
Possession of Machine Gun
Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm (2 Counts)
Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Crimes
Brandon Lee, 31
Criminal Street Gang Activity (18 Counts)
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Drug Related Objects
Possession of Controlled Substance on or Near 1,000 Feet of School
Possession of Machine Gun
Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm
Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Crimes
Rizzano Powell, 29
Criminal Street Gang Activity (15 Counts)
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Drug Related Objects
Possession of Controlled Substance on or Near 1,000 Feet of School
Possession of Machine Gun
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm
Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Crimes
Khalil Abdulhayy, 25
Criminal Street Gang Activity (15 Counts)
Possession with Intent to Distribute
Drug Related Objects
Possession of Controlled Substance on or Near 1,000 Feet of School
Possession of Machine Gun
Theft by Receiving Stolen Firearm
Possession of Firearm During Commission of Certain Crimes
Elajuwon Rogers, 30
Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm
14 Outstanding Warrants
Maurice Dillard, 45
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute.
“The Columbus Police Department remains committed to dismantling criminal enterprises that threaten the safety of our community,” the news release says. “This operation is part of our ongoing efforts to combat gang violence and the drug trade within Columbus.”
This story was originally published November 6, 2024 at 2:05 PM.