Battery suspected apprehended after scuffle with police

A local man was arrested Wednesday night after a scuffle with officers. Columbus Police noticed a man in the 300 block of Fourth Street at about 6:20 p.m. who was a suspect in a battery that happened on Tuesday. Authorities say the man, 37-year-old Brandon Gray of Columbus, initially gave them a fake name.

Police figured out who he was and placed him in handcuffs. Gray allegedly broke away and charged at another officer. He was taken to the ground and after a brief struggle with the officers, Gray was placed under arrest. Three officers received minor cuts and scrapes during the incident.

Gray was taken to Columbus Regional Health for medical clearance before being jailed on preliminary charges of Domestic Battery, Strangulation, Battery on a Public Safety Official, Resisting Law Enforcement, Theft and False Identity Statement.