Gun recovered during drug-related arrests

August 16, 2018 John Clark

Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

James R. Graham. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Two Louisville men were arrested on drug charges, and a pistol was found, during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Columbus Tuesday.

Columbus police stopped a vehicle with an expired license plate just south of the Columbus exit at about 11:50 p.m. Tuesday night. The two men inside appeared nervous and a search of the vehicle allegedly found the handgun in the glove compartment, two pounds of marijuana in the trunk and numerous syringes.

The driver, 46-year-old James R. Graham, is facing preliminary charges of possession of a handgun without a license , a legend drug injection device, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Michael D. Lewis. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

A passenger, 28-year-old Michael D. Lewis was arrested on charges of dealing marijuana, along with possession of a legend drug injection device, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.