Five local residents were arrested by officers from the Columbus Police Department’s Intelligence Led Policing Unit Thursday afternoon during a warrant service at a Columbus home.

Shortly after 4 p.m., officers responded to the residence in the 1500 block of North Gladstone Avenue in regards to a warrant service. While inside the residence, officers reported finding two wanted people, along with narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

During a search of the home, officers reported finding 51-year-old Lisa G. Bryant hiding inside a bedroom closet. Officers confirmed a warrant for her arrest and she was taken into custody without incident. Officers also arrested 52-year-old Scott W. Bryant, who was also wanted on an outstanding warrant.

While searching the home, officers reported finding additional drugs and paraphernalia, including methamphetamine, leading to three more arrests.

Arrested were:

– Lisa G. Bryant, 51, of Columbus: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor) Three Bartholomew County Warrants

– Scott W. Bryant, 52, of Columbus: Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor), Bartholomew County Body Attachment Warrant

– Mary J. Strickland, 52, of Columbus: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor)

– Jessica N. Hynes, 33, of Columbus: Visiting a Common Nuisance (Class B Misdemeanor)

– Joseph P. Wilder, 60, of Columbus: Possession of Methamphetamine (Level 6 Felony), Possession of a Legend Drug (Level 6 Felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (Level 6 Felony)

Indiana State Police have identified the two officers involved in Wednesday’s fatal shooting in Brownstown.

ISP says that Police Chief Tom Hanner was one of the officers. Chief Hanner, a 15-year law enforcement veteran, has served as head of the Brownstown Police Department for seven years. He previously served with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

The second officer has been identified as Assistant Chief Joe Kelly. ISP says that Assistant Chief Kelly is a 12-year law enforcement veteran. He previously served with the Indiana Capital Police before being hired by the Brownstown Police Department.

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, spokesman for the Indiana State Police, says that 53-year-old Barry Rucker, of Brownstown, was shot by police responding to a report of domestic disturbance outside the station at Poplar and Walnut streets at about 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Investigators say that Rucker was arguing with a woman when the officers arrived. Rucker allegedly pulled a gun moments later. That led to both officers firing on Rucker, striking him at least once.

Jackson County deputies arrived on the scene and along with the Brownstown officers provided first aid to Rucker until paramedics arrived and took him to Schneck Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Indiana State Police say both Chief Hanner and Assistant Chief Kelly have been placed on administrative leave per department protocol.

The investigation is ongoing. State Police say that, when finished, ISP will submit the investigation to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported the process to replace Hoover on the ballot.

The Democratic candidate for Columbus City Council District 3 says she is ending her run for office, but her name will still appear on the ballot.

Nancy Hoover, a retired educator is dropping out of the race due to health reasons. She said that it is not an emergency, but something she needed to do to stay healthy.

Hoover was unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Her name will still be on the primary ballot when early voting starts next week, says County Clerk Jay Phelps. She won’t be able to officially withdraw from the race until after the primary, Phelps said.

Democrats will have until July 15th to hold a caucus to remove her name from the ballot, and 30 days after that to add a name to the ballot, if they choose to.

Any Democratic replacement will face the winner of the Republican primary. That battle is between incumbent David Bush and challenger Russ Poling.

Columbus Police arrested a wanted Hartsville man Tuesday afternoon.

At approximately 4:15 p.m., officers saw 55-year-old Tony W. Hiatt standing outside of a vehicle in the 1500 block of State Street. Officers confirmed the Bartholomew County warrant for Hiatt’s arrest and he was taken into custody. Police reported finding methamphetamine while searching Hiatt before transporting him to jail.

Hiatt is facing a new charge of Possession of Methamphetamine.

A Jackson County man was shot and killed during an incident Wednesday morning outside the Brownstown Police Department.

Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, spokesman for the Indiana State Police Post in Versailles, says that 53-year-old Barry Rucker, of Brownstown, was shot by police responding to a report of domestic disturbance outside the station at Poplar and Walnut streets. That argument reportedly involved Rucker and an unidentified woman.

Rucker was later pronounced dead after being taken to Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.

The names of the two officers involved in the shooting have not yet been released. Network Indiana is reporting that the officers are on administrative leave pending a full investigation.

The people of Columbus and Bartholomew County are incredibly generous. That was the message during Tuesday’s annual meeting of the United Way of Bartholomew County. Mark Stewart, president of the local United Way, addressed the nearly 300 people who poured into the Commons.

Officials say that over 8,000 volunteers were mobilized locally in 2018. In addition..

The 2018 United Way Campaign raised $4,251,334. United Way officials say that’s a Bartholomew County record and the highest per-capita giving rate in all of the state.

Stewart says that spirit of generosity lives through the 2018 Volunteer of the Year: Chuck Corbin, vice-president of Dunlap & Company.

The Live United Award was earned by Toyota Material Handling.

The Give Award went to Bartholomew County REMC.

The Advocate Award went to Chris Clulow.

Bartholomew County officials are trying to find a way to pay for a body scanner at the jail. Jail staff have seen several attempts at bringing narcotics and other contraband into the jail, including three recent cases where inmates allegedly attempted to hide contraband in a body cavity. As it stands now, an inmate must be taken to a hospital to be checked when jail staff or a deputy believe they are hiding materials. Local inmates have also been driven to Johnson County to be put through the scanner at the jail there.

Sheriff Matt Myers says he expects it will cost approximately $180,000 to have a body scanner installed at the jail. During Monday night’s meeting of the Bartholomew County Council, he says that $50,000 could be paid for out of the jail’s commissary budget. The remaining amount will need to be found, but council members indicated a willingness to move forward when the proposal comes up at next week’s regular session.

Sheriff Myers says he hopes to have a scanner installed, with staff trained on how to use it, by this July. That is when an old section of the jail is set to be reopened as part of the community’s efforts to fight addiction.

Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp. has issued a boil advisory due to a water main break. Utility officials say affected customers are from Talberton and Pleasant View Addition to Carter Crossing Housing Addition and the Richard Addition.

Heritage Heights Mobile Home Park is not included in this advisory.

Customers should bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before consuming.

This advisory is in effect until Thursday, April 4th at noon.

Customers with questions should call Eastern Bartholomew Water Corp. at (812) 526-9777.

A big week coming up for the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Margaret Powers is executive director of the organization.

Powers talks about what the expansion will be utilized for.

The philharmonic building is located at 315 Franklin Street. Powers says construction is set to take about seven to nine months.

For more on the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, or if you would like to help donate to the cause, visit thecip.org.

Bartholomew County Road 1000 East, from 400 South to 360 South, will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and possibly Wednesday, April 3rd, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree removal. The County Highway Department asks those coming in and out of the Grammer area to please use County Road 300 South.

Otherwise, you are asked to avoid the area if at all possible.

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