Six arrested in raid on Columbus home

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Authorities arrested six people in a raid on a home on Dawnshire Drive Thursday in Columbus. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Bartholomew County’s Joint Narcotics Enforcement team made six arrests on drug-related charges while serving a search warrant at a home on the east side of Columbus yesterday evening.

Because subjects at the home were believed to be armed, the Columbus police SWAT team was called in to serve a search warrant at 1945 Dawnshire Drive Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation. The Greensburg Police Department was also involved in the raid. A search of the home revealed 50 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin and two handguns, says Lt. Matt Harris, spokesman for the Columbus police.

David M. Hardin. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

43-year-old David M. Hardin of Columbus is facing the most serious charges. He was arrested on preliminary charges of dealing methamphetamine and possession of meth and drug paraphernalia, as well as maintaining a common nuisance.

Others arrested include:

  • Donald R. Shirley, 53, of Clifford: obstruction of justice.
  • Colten D. Shirley, 24, of Mooresville: visiting a common nuisance
  • Robert W. Goodin, 46, of Seymour: visiting a common nuisance, possession of heroin and a legend drug injection device.
  • Michael A. Goodin, 26, of Columbus: visiting a common nuisance.
  • Randall W. Garris, 45, of Columbus: possession of marijuana and visiting a common nuisance

The Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team is an effort by the city police, county sheriff’s department and prosecutor’s office to combat drugs coming into the community.

Robert W. Goodin. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.
Randall W. Garris. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.
Michael Goodin. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.
Donald R. Shirley. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.
Colten D. Shirley. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.