A Columbus man was arrested after allegedly threatening people with a gun. Deputy Cody Low with the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department says that authorities received information on Sunday that 30-year-old Michael Shuffitt was inside a home in the 7000 block of US 50 West threatening the residents with a firearm and also threatening to harm anyone that called the police.

Authorities say that Shuffitt was wanted on an outstanding Bartholomew County Warrant for burglary. Deputies arrived on the scene at approximately 2 a.m. and took Shuffit into custody without incident. Further investigation led deputies to discover heroin, methamphetamine, syringes, scales, paraphernalia, approximately $1,200 in cash and a firearm.

Shuffitt is facing preliminary charges of:
Possession of Syringe (Level 6 Felony);
Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Level 6 Felony);
Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony);
Dealing in a Narcotic Drug (Level 4 Felony);
Possession of Paraphernalia (A Misdemeanor);
Possession of a Firearm by a Violent Felon (Level 4 Felony);
Possession of Marijuana (B Misdemeanor);
Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)

Shuffitt was held on a $6,255 cash bond and a Bartholomew County Warrant for felony Burglary.

Deputies also arrested 24-year-old Caitlin Rhodes, of Seymour, on preliminary charges of:
Possession of a Syringe (Level 6 Felony);
Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Level 6 Felony);
Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony);
Dealing a Narcotic Drug (Level 4 Felony);
Possession of Paraphernalia (A Misdemeanor);
Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)

Rhodes was held on a $3,155 cash bond.