Traffic stop yields 2 arrests, recovery of stolen car

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus Police Department officers patrolling along Cottage Avenue recovered a stolen vehicle from Rush County and arrested the car’s two occupants.

Shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, a CPD officer observed a blue Chevy Camaro driving slowly in front of him in the 1900 block of Cottage Avenue. The officer checked the car’s license plate and determined that the vehicle was recently stolen from Rush County.

Police stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver, Timothy E. Barrow, 57, and his passenger, Kristi M. Schofner, 43, both of Rushville. Officers also confirmed a warrant for Schofner’s arrest.

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