Washington Man Arrested for Resisting Arrest/Drug Charges

A Washington, Indiana man was arrested on multiple charges after he attempted to flee from Columbus police officers on Saturday evening. CPD officers observed Anthony Duncan(58) riding a bicycle near 11th Street and Union Street. Officers confirmed a warrant for Duncan’s arrest and attempted to make contact with him, however, he fled officers. Duncan was spotted a short time later near a home in the 1400 block of Cottage Avenue. A foot chase followed and Duncan was taken into custody moments later. The officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia in Duncan’s clothing while searching him incident to arrest. Duncan was transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where he was remanded on the following preliminary charges:

Bartholomew County Arrest Warrant

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Marijuana

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Resisting Law Enforcement