Five arrested at North Gladstone Ave. home


Five local residents were arrested by officers from the Columbus Police Departments Intelligence Led Policing Unit Thursday afternoon during a warrant service at a Columbus home.
Shortly after 4 p.m., officers responded to the residence in the 1500 block of North Gladstone Avenue in regards to a warrant service. While inside the residence, officers reported finding two wanted people, along with narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
During a search of the home, officers reported finding 51-year-old Lisa G. Bryant hiding inside a bedroom closet. Officers confirmed a warrant for her arrest and she was taken into custody without incident. Officers also arrested 52-year-old Scott W. Bryant, who was also wanted on an outstanding warrant.


While searching the home, officers reported finding additional drugs and paraphernalia, including methamphetamine, leading to three more arrests.
Arrested were:
– Lisa G. Bryant, 51, of Columbus: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor) Three Bartholomew County Warrants
– Scott W. Bryant, 52, of Columbus: Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor), Bartholomew County Body Attachment Warrant
– Mary J. Strickland, 52, of Columbus: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor)
– Jessica N. Hynes, 33, of Columbus: Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor)
– Joseph P. Wilder, 60, of Columbus: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a Legend Drug (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)