Wanted man found riding bicycle

Tyler Cook. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department.

Columbus police arrested a man yesterday who was wanted on several warrants. That’s after they recognized him riding a bicycle.

25-year-old Tyler J. Cook was wanted on three warrants from Bartholomew County courts including one for criminal contempt, and two for failing to show up to court. Officers noticed him riding a bike near Hege and Kentucky avenues at shortly before 5 Monday afternoon.

While searching him they also allegedly discovered a glass pipe and marijuana, says Lt. Matt Harris, spokesman for the Columbus police.

In addition to the warrants, he is facing new charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.