Columbus police officers arrested a Columbus man after he reportedly pointed a stolen gun at another person during an argument over the weekend.
Columbus Police Department officers responded to a reported disturbance in the 1700 block of 17th Street at about 2:35 a.m. Sunday. It was later determined that prior to the officer’ arrival an argument occurred, and the suspect pointed a firearm in the face of another person, said Lt. Matt Harris, CPD spokesman.
A short time later, a CPD officer located the vehicle involved in the incident in the 900 block of Third Street, where a felony traffic stop was conducted, Harris said.
Officers located a stolen firearm inside of the vehicle and arrested Joseph Q. Ford, 43, of 1728 17th St. While searching Ford, the officers reportedly located a small bag of cocaine in his clothing, Harris said.
Joseph was transported to the Bartholomew County where he was remanded on preliminary felony charges of:
- Possession of handgun by a serious violent felon
- Possession of a stolen handgun
- Carrying a handgun without a license
- Intimidation with a deadly weapon
- Pointing a loaded firearm
- Possession of cocaine
Ford is still in jail on a $15,000 bond, jail officials said.
