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Lowndes County STING Unit Conducts Drug Bust, Seizes Firearms and Drugs
The Lowndes County Narcotics STING Unit executed a search warrant on September 27th,2024 that led to the arrest of two individuals residing in the home. According to a press release from Lowndes County, the residence, 202 Pandora Drive in Columbus, has been under investigation for the last several weeks due to suspicion of drug distribution. Upon entry into the residence, the agents were able to seize dosage units of MDMA and prescription medication that was being sold, paraphernalia, a significant quanity of cocaine, and U.S. currency. Three firearms were also recovered at the residence. Two were semi-automatic handguns and one was a revolver-style gun.
Former detective asks judge for acquittal of federal fraud convictions
OXFORD – A former West Point Police Department detective found guilty of two counts of fraud last month has asked a federal judge to acquit him of both charges. Ramirez Ivy, 42, remains free on bond pending his sentencing, where he faces up to 60 years in federal prison. A jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and of playing a role in a scheme to defraud the government. Both ...