EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to correct the suspect’s last name.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus police arrested a wanted man Saturday morning after a scuffle left two officers with minor injuries.
At approximately 10:50 a.m., CPD officers responded to a residence in the 2600 block of 23rd Street in regards to a warrant service. When the officers arrived, they observed Kurtis J. Chaplin, 35, of Columbus who was seated outside the residence. said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.
Chaplin was uncooperative with officers when they made contact with him and he refused to put his hands behind his back. A scuffle ensued a short time later and two CPD officers received minor injuries while arresting Chaplin, Harris said.
Chaplin was transported to Columbus Regional Hospital for jail clearance and later transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where he was remanded to their custody on the following preliminary charges:
–Two Bartholomew County Warrants
–Battery on Police Officer with Injury
–Resisting Law Enforcement Causing Bodily Injury
–Intimidation
For the complete story, see Tuesday’s Republic.
