A local man was arrested on drug-related charges after he fled on foot from Columbus police.
Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman, said Shawn C. Bryant, 28, 12005 W. County Road 750S, was arrested at about 5:15 a.m. Monday on charges of:
- Possession of heroin
- Possession of a syringe
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Resisting law enforcement
- A Johnson County warrant for violation of probation
Harris said Columbus Police Officer Travis Harbaugh saw Bryant walking in the 800 block of Creekview Drive and confirmed Bryant had a warrant for his arrest.
When Harbaugh attempted to stop Bryant, Bryant fled on foot. Harbaugh told Bryant he would use his taser and Bryant stopped and was arrested, Harris said.
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