Local man accused of possessing debit card reported stolen at funeral

A local man was arrested on drug and possession of stolen property charges after he was located at a Columbus motel.

Columbus police were sent to a motel in the 100 block of Carrie Lane at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and arrested Gregory T. Wright, 45, Columbus, on a warrant, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.

Officers also located a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his possession, Harris said.

While searching Wright’s pockets, officers also found a debit card that was reported stolen during a funeral held at a Columbus church last month, Harris said.

Wright was arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and the warrant, Harris said.

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