A Logan County jury convicted Russell McCoy Thursday, Sept. 25, of aggravated possession of drugs, a felony of the third degree, with a one-year firearm specification, improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree, and having weapons under disability, a felony of the third degree.
The firearm specification mandates at least a one-year prison term.
July 30, 2024, McCoy was arrested after a Logan County Sheriff’s deputy noticed him traveling on U.S. Route 33 near Lakeview at a speed that exceeded the speed limit. McCoy testified he was returning to his home in Indiana from Columbus to celebrate his birthday.
Law enforcement found 5 grams of methamphetamine in the car and two handguns. They found a Taurus GX charm on his key chain. One of the handguns was a Taurus GX.
The state was represented by Logan County Assistant Prosecutors Nathan Yohey and Nick Williams. McCoy was represented by defense attorney Veronica Armstrong of Bellefontaine.
The court scheduled a sentencing hearing for Nov. 7.
