Driver arrested on drug charges after Saturday crash

A Columbus man is facing drug charges after a Saturday crash on Central Avenue.

32-year-old Clint M. Noble is facing preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with endangerment, possession of heroin and leaving the scene of an accident.

After being called on reports of a possibly impaired driver, Columbus police found a road sign knocked over and vehicle debris near Central Avenue and Rockyford Road at about 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

They found a damaged vehicle at a residence in the 1900 block of Pinewood Court where Noble appeared to be under the influence — slurring his words and having difficulty recovering his license. He was taken to Columbus Regional Hospital for a blood test and then to jail.

Officers allegedly discovered heroin in his clothing.