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Columbus Man Arrested After Struggle With Police

Last updated on Thursday, January 28, 2016

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus man was arrested after fighting with police.

According to Columbus Police Lt. Matt Harris, officers pulled over a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Eric M. Winship at about 12:30 Sunday afternoon in the 1500 block of Washington Street.

Police say Winship was driving on a suspended license but as officers tried to put handcuffs on him, Winship attempted to flee.

There was a struggle and one officer received minor injuries. Police subdued Winship with a Taser.

During their investigation, police found heroin and digital scales inside Winship's jacket and drug distribution supplies inside his backpack.

Winship was arrested on charges of driving while suspended, dealing heroin between 5 to 10 grams and resisting law enforcement causing bodily injury.

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