COLUMBUS, Ind. — A wanted suspect was arrested Monday evening on multiple charges after CPD officers were sent to a Columbus motel about a disturbance.
Shortly after 11 p.m., CPD officers were sent to the Econolodge where they made contact with a man who falsely identified himself, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.
The officers later determined that the man was Terry A. Barnhart, 38, of Columbus, and confirmed two local warrants for his arrest. The officers also determined that Barnhart attempted to flush narcotics and drug paraphernalia down the motel room’s toilet prior to speaking to the officers, Harris said.
Barnhart was placed under arrest and transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where he was remanded on the following preliminary charges: Two Bartholomew County warrants, possession of a narcotic drug, possession of a legend drug injection device, possession of drug paraphernalia, false informing and obstruction of justice.
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