Columbus Police Chase Ends in Drug and Firearm Bust, Passenger Detained

Columbus Police Chase Ends in Drug and Firearm Bust, Passenger Detained

On June 28, 2024, around 9:30 p.m., Columbus Police conducted a traffic stop at Airview Drive and Plateau Drive. The vehicle fled, crashing in a nearby mobile home park. The driver escaped on foot, while officers detained passenger Vanessa Cordoba, 22. A search of the vehicle uncovered:

  • 3 firearms (one reported stolen)
  • Marijuana
  • Oxycodone
  • Crack cocaine
  • THC vape
  • Other drug paraphernalia

Cordoba faces charges including obstruction, tampering with evidence, and multiple drug and firearm offenses, alongside existing warrants for Contempt of Court. The investigation continues.