A local woman was arrested early Wednesday morning at a Columbus store on drug and auto theft charges. Lt. Matt Harris, spokesman for the Columbus Police Department, says that shortly before 3:30 a.m., officers were called to the 700 block of Whitfield Drive in regards to a loss prevention officer needing help with someone inside the store.

When the officers arrived, they spoke with store security and 27-year-old Ashley Hadley, of Columbus. A short time later, officers confirmed a local warrant for Hadley’s arrest and she was taken into custody. Harris says the officers also spoke with Hadley about a stolen vehicle they recovered at a Columbus apartment complex.

While at the Bartholomew County Jail, the corrections staff reported finding a syringe containing heroin that Hadley had concealed in her clothing.

In addition to the Bartholomew County warrant, Hadley is facing preliminary charges of Auto Theft, Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Legend Drug Injection Device.