Two arrested, pit bull shot in police search of Garth residence

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 | 11:50 a.m. CST

COLUMBIA — Two were arrested Tuesday evening after a search warrant was served at a Garth Avenue Residence, according to a Columbia Police Department news release.

Barry Lawson, 38, and Teresa Jones, 41, were arrested at about 7:25 p.m. Tuesday at 1007 N. Garth Ave. Lawson was arrested after being found in possession of a handgun and cocaine at the front of the residence while Jones was arrested for having an outstanding municipal warrant for assault, the release stated.

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