Two arrested after system disables stolen vehicle

Two people are under arrest after OnStar disabled the stolen vehicle they were in yesterday.

The vehicle was turned off on East Main Street in Newbern by the company, according to the Bartholomew County sheriff’s department and deputies along with Columbus police went to the area to recover the stolen vehicle. Two people were found hiding behind a garage.

Police report that 39-year-old Charles R. Barr Jr., who lives at the Newbern address, tried to run away but was caught. He is facing charges including auto theft/receiving stolen property.

The second person, 26-year-old Samantha J. Anderson of Columbus was also arrested on an outstanding warrant and a new charge of resisting law enforcement.