Known gang member arrested in Columbus during traffic stop, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office says

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office said a known, validated gang member was arrested during a traffic stop.

According to MCSO, James Bellamy was stopped by the sheriff’s office’s Special Operations Patrol Unit on Wednesday.

After a brief investigation during the stop, deputies said Bellamy was found with drugs and a gun.

He was arrested without incident and taken to the county jail, where he was charged with seven felonies.

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Bellamy faces the following charges, according to the sheriff’s office:

• Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute

• Possession of a firearm during the Commission of a crime

• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime

• Three counts of participation in gang activity

• Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute

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