Columbus Police Capture Wanted Meth Trafficker
Richard “Rick” Morton, 49, a man previously featured as wanted for Trafficking Methamphetamine, was arrested on Sunday, June 8, 2025, by the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit. His apprehension is part of an ongoing investigation.
Morton is now facing multiple charges, including:
- Trafficking Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer (Felony)
- Abandonment of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Drug-Related Objects
- Taillight Requirements
- Cracked Windshield
