A reported parking problem led to the arrests of six people on drug-related and counterfeiting charges, Columbus police said.
Officers were sent to the 300 block of Parkway Drive about a vehicle partially in the roadway blocking mailboxes, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman. After checking on the vehicle, officers smelled marijuana and followed the odor to a nearby home, Harris said.
When standing next to the home’s back door, officers saw two syringes on the porch, Harris said. After securing a search warrant, officers entered the home and recovered several glass pipes, spoons and cups with methamphetamine residue, hypodermic needles and counterfeit money, Harris said. Those arrested on preliminary charges include:
Julia A. Campbell, 33, North Vernon, two Bartholomew County warrants and maintaining a common nuisance.
Brittany R. Fear, 28, Columbus, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a legend drug injection device and visiting a common nuisance.
Joshua S. Wilson, 41, Columbus, possession of drug paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance.
Lacy A. Beltran, 30, North Vernon, possession of drug paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance.
Gary T. Woessner, 46, Greencastle, possession of drug paraphernalia and visiting a common nuisance.
Jeremiah J. Anderson, 35, North Vernon, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of counterfeit bills and visiting a common nuisance.
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