Columbus resident faces felony gun and drug charges

A Columbus man is facing gun and drug charges after a weekend incident on 17th Street. Columbus Police officers arrested 43-year-old Joseph Q. Ford after he reportedly pointed a stolen gun at another person during an argument.

Authorities say that at approximately 2:35 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 1700 block of 17th Street in regards to a disturbance. It was later determined that prior to the officers arrival, an argument occurred and Ford is alleged to have pointed a gun in the face of another person.

A short time later, another officer found the vehicle involved in the 900 block of Third Street where a felony traffic stop was conducted. Officers located a stolen gun inside of the vehicle and arrested Ford. During a search, officers reportedly located a small bag of cocaine in Ford’s clothing.

Ford is facing 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