MCSO arrest man on multiple charges, seized 1.6 pounds marijuana – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) arrested a man with multiple charges and seized approximately 1.6 pounds marijuana.

According to MCSO, its Drug, Gang, Fugitive Unit, and the U.S. Marshal’s Services arrested Michael Cooper-Bledsoe on May 16 on outstanding warrants. A search warrant was obtained.

Police say, and Cooper-Bledsoe was apprehended on Amour Road. He was taken to the Muscogee County Jail.

MCSO mentioned he had the following charges:

• 2 counts of felony murder
• 1 count of malice murder
• 4 counts of violation of the street gang terrorism prevention act
• 1 count of tampering with evidence
• 1 count of giving false statements
• 1 count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
• Willful obstruction of law enforcement
• Theft by receiving stolen property (firearm)
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
• Trafficking methamphetamine
• Violation of probation recorder’s court

Cooper-Bledsoe will also have an additional charge of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, MSCO added.