Anna Hoffman

Columbus

Reporter at WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH)

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Columbus rolls out plan to fight domestic violence ‘pandemic’

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus’ Office of Violence Prevention is revealing new plans to combat domestic violence in the city. Mayor Andrew Ginther tasked the office with this job in January after police data showed two years with increased domestic violence incidents. Rena Shak, the director of the Office of Violence Prevention, said they’ve hit the ground running on these plans.
Columbus rolls out plan to fight domestic violence ‘pandemic’

6 days ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus’ Office of Violence Prevention is revealing new plans to combat domestic violence in the city. Mayor Andrew Ginther tasked the office with this job in January after police data showed two years with increased domestic violence incidents. Rena Shak, the director of the Office of Violence Prevention, said they’ve hit the ground running on these plans. “We’re really, really excited,” Shak said.
Alleged road rage suspect admits to altercation with Ohio driver on I-70 West

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Adam Conn |Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A man arrested in connection with a road rage shooting on Interstate 70 in west Columbus faced a judge Wednesday morning. Arrested was 33-year-old DeWayne Pittman after police traced his vehicle via Accurint technology following an incident that occurred on I-70 West, where a man was injured during an alleged road rage shooting. Just after 7 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the area of I-70 West and the Hague Road exit after receiving reports of a driver shot.
Adam Coy’s attorneys and prosecution argue new trial motion in death of Andre Hill

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Adam Conn |Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A motion for a new trial in the case against a former Columbus police officer found guilty in the 2020 murder of Andrew Hill was heard on Monday morning. In February Adam Coy’s defense council filed a motion for a new trial, which was heard in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. Attorneys said the prosecution withheld key evidence they believe would have changed their approach during trial as well as changed the outcome of the trial itself and exonerating their client.
Wellston police therapy dog back home after getting hit by car

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

WELLSTON, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio police department’s therapy dog’s recovery journey is having an impact nationwide. Officer Blu with the Wellston Police Department was hit by a car in an off-duty accident last month. Blu was rushed to surgery at MedVet Columbus, by his partner, officer Michael Jadrnicek and his wife. Blu was released from the hospital on Monday and is now home. Jadrnicek said this accident is bringing to light the power of Blu’s work.
Columbus police make domestic violence fight multilingual

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Police is making a push to ensure every community member has access to domestic violence resources. Officers are posting posters around the city featuring links to domestic violence resources in multiple different languages. “We’re really hopeful that this will increase awareness,” Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua said.
Columbus police make domestic violence fight multilingual

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Police is making a push to ensure every community member has access to domestic violence resources. Officers are posting posters around the city featuring links to domestic violence resources in multiple different languages. “We’re really hopeful that this will increase awareness,” Columbus Police Sgt. James Fuqua said. Fuqua said the posters are specifically targeting new Americans and the department wants to ensure everyone has access to help.
Columbus police training seeks to reduce officer mistakes, misconduct

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus police said nearly 1,800 officers have taken part in training aimed at reducing officer mistakes and misconduct. The Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training was developed by Georgetown University. ABLE coordinator Lt. Kiara Husband said the training is about promoting officer wellness, which means a safer community. “I go back to, ‘We’re all human. We all have good days and bad days,’” she said.
Video shows disagreement between Columbus principal, police officer

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio’s attorney general is criticizing a Columbus City Schools principal. This stems from body camera video from Columbus police officers who were called to Ridgeview Middle School to investigate a threat, which was deemed not credible by school officials. Columbus police body camera video shows the officers, once inside the school, being told they can’t go any further, sparking a disagreement between the principal and a police officer.
Last week’s heavy rains continue to cause road issues

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Flood waters from heavy rainfall over the weekend continue to cause a headache for some drivers around central Ohio. Though many roadways that were closed have now opened back up, some counties especially south of I-270 expect problems to remain for a few more days. Driving down State Route 23, there are pools of water along the side of the road.