10 arrested in downtown arrest blitz

CPD Sgt. Brian Plummer and Officer Brandon Decker taking Marlon Cowan Jr. into custody during an arrest blitz Thursday morning targeting criminal activity in downtown Columbus. Submitted photo

Staff Reports

Ten people were arrested on a variety of charges Thursday morning during a blitz operation involving several law enforcement agencies focusing on crime in downtown Columbus.

The operation involved officers from the Columbus Police Department Uniform Division as well the Intelligence Led Policing Unit and Bartholomew County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team. It was undertaken as a result of complaints of crime in the area including cases involving fights, narcotics dealing, a shooting, foot and vehicle pursuits, as well as stolen vehicles and thefts, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.

The following persons were arrested on the preliminary charges listed below during Thursday’s operation:

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Christina S. Greathouse, 43, of 61 Dahn St.: Dealing in methamphetamine (Level 2 felony), possession of methamphetamine (Level 3 felony), possession of a narcotic drug (Level 6 felony), possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor), held in lieu of $285,000 bond.

Timothy Wilder Jr., 31, of 738 Maple St.: Felony warrant for auto theft, resisting law enforcement, attempted battery by bodily fluids on a law enforcement officer, held in lieu of $82,500 bond.

Skyler D. Wilson, 22, of 4504 W. County Road 500S: Two arrest warrants (original charges of resisting law enforcement and conversion/inauthorized entry of a motor vehicle), resisting law enforcement, bond set at $15,000.

Olivia E. McNeill, 23, of 2126 Maple St.: Out of county warrant for theft, possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 felony), possession of a legend drug injection device (Level 6 felony), held with no bond.

Terry W. Smith, 62, of 1361 Grand Ave.: Parole warrant, possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 felony), held with no bond.

Jacob D. Voelker, 25, of 3932 Premier Drive: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 felony), possession of drug paraphernalia, held in lieu of $61,000 bond.

Cody J. Staley, 27, of 6111 E. Meadow Ridge Road: Possession of a controlled substance, bond set at $2,500.

Woody D. Bryant, 41, of Indianapolis: Possession of methamphetamine (Level 6 felony), possession of a legend drug injection device (Level 6 felony), driving while suspended with a prior conviction, possession of marijuana, held in lieu of $125,000 bond.

Marlon Cowan Jr. 44, of 7740 Parkland Drive: Felony warrant (original charge resisting law enforcement), bond set at $7,500.

Brittany D. Ackerman, 34, of Columbus: Cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, released from jail under county’s program allowing qualifying defendants to be released without posting bond.