Joel Mefford, 35, pleaded guilty last year to possessing with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, possessing with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and money laundering. He will receive a time credit of 11 months for time served in prison before the sentencing.

Ex-Columbus police officer Nicholas Duty, 35, was indicted on charges of destroying or altering records as part of a criminal investigation.