Five arrested at North Gladstone Ave. home

Lisa G Bryant; photo courtesy of CPD
Scott W Bryant; photo courtesy of CPD

Five local residents were arrested by officers from the Columbus Police Department’s 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.

Mary J Strickland; photo courtesy of CPD
Jessica Hynes; photo courtesy of CPD

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)