Two men arrested on multiple drug charges in Columbus

Published: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:15 AM EST

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on multiple drug charges.

On Monday, January 23, members of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation - along with the FBI, DEA, and Coweta County Sheriff’s Office - that led to the seizure of over 11 pounds of marijuana and a firearm.

Bilal Ragsdale was charged with the following:

  • Trafficking in marijuana
  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
  • No tag light

Jarome Laster was charged with the following:

  • Trafficking in marijuana
  • Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
  • Failure to maintain lane

Both individuals were transported to the Muscogee County Jail without incident.