Local man arrested after being found in condemned house

Timothy David Submitted photo

Staff Reports

Columbus police arrested a local man on numerous charges after he was spotted inside a condemned home overnight.

Officers were sent to the home in the 1500 block of Union Street at about 4 a.m. Friday, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.

A short time later, the officers spotted Timothy K. David, 48, of 3886 E. Carol Court, inside the house, Harris said.

David was taken into custody without incident and while searching his clothing, the officers located methamphetamine, marijuana, and several pills, Harris said.

David was transported to Columbus Regional Hospital for medical clearance and later taken to the Bartholomew County Jail on preliminary charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a legend drug and residential entry. He was being held in the jail in lieu of $73,500 bond, jail officials said.