Columbus police arrested a wanted man this morning who surrendered rather than getting a jolt from the officer’s Taser.

A Columbus officer recognized 28-year-old Shawn C. Bryant walking in the 800 block of Creekview Drive at about 5:15 a.m. and confirmed that Bryant had an outstanding arrest warrant alleging a probation violation in Johnson County. But when the officer tried to talk to Bryant, he allegedly ran away, says Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus police spokesman.

After running away from police, the officer threatened to fire his Taser and Bryant stopped and was arrested. Police searched his backpack and allegedly found a small amount of heroin and syringes. He is facing preliminary charges of possession of heroin, of a syringe and of drug paraphernalia, and resisting law enforcement.