Wanted Columbus man arrested after struggle

Columbus Police arrested a local man after he reportedly assaulted man and tried to take his wallet. Officers were called to the 1200 block of California Street Tuesday night. Shortly after 11 p.m., officers met with the victim who stated that the suspect approached him while he was walking and demanded his wallet. When the victim refused, a struggle ensued and at one point the suspect allegedly tried to use a stun gun on the victim.

Police say the suspect, 29-year-old Zackary C. Townsend, of Columbus, fled the area after the altercation. He was located a short time later in the 1300 block of Lafayette Avenue where he was taken into custody. He was also wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Townsend is facing preliminary charges of Battery and Robbery.