Wanted man arrested while walking in downtown Columbus

Phillip T. Roberts. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

A wanted man was arrested in downtown Columbus after he was seen walking by police officers.

Columbus police say that 32-year-old Phillip T. Roberts was walking near 10th and Wilson streets at about 5:50 p.m. Monday evening when he was spotted. Police allegedly found that he was carrying a small bag of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. In addition to the outstanding Bartholomew County warrant, he is facing charges of possessing the methamphetamine and paraphernalia.