10/15/2026
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect Following Reported Battery and Fi***rm Incident
For Immediate Release: 10/15/2026
On October 10, 2026, at approximately 3:42 a.m., deputies with the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office were notified of an alleged battery involving a fi***rm in the 3200 block of Charwood Drive.
Deputies interviewed the victim at a different location and observed visible injuries to the victim’s head, back, and torso. During the investigation, deputies learned the victim had gone to the area to repay an outstanding debt. Upon arrival, the suspect allegedly initiated a physical altercation with the victim. The suspect then reportedly instructed the victim to get into his vehicle while pointing a handgun at him.
The victim was able to leave the area and contact local law enforcement.
Deputies responded to the 3200 block of Charwood Drive to locate the suspect. As the investigation continued, deputies identified the suspect as Colin Spaeth 25yo of Columbus. Deputies subsequently went to an apartment building in the area and made contact with Spaeth.
Spaeth was taken into custody and remanded to the Bartholomew County Jail on the following charges:
• Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon
• Pointing a Fi***rm
• Battery Causing Injury
Spaeth remains in custody on bond.
This is a preliminary investigation. All persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
