Anna Hoffman

Columbus

Reporter at WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH)

Reporter @nbc4i • NJ ⇄ OH • Ohio University Alum •

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Judge to decide fate of man accused of causing I-70 bus crash that killed 6

5 days ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — In a matter of days, the fate of a man who caused a deadly chain reaction crash on I-70 in 2023 will be determined. Sixty-one-year-old Jacob McDonald is facing more than 31 years in prison if he is convicted on all felony charges. The crash killed six people, including students, a teacher, and chaperones with the Tuscarawas Valley High School band traveling to Columbus for a concert. However, the legal battles don’t end after this verdict.
Police pledge protection as Short North summer season kicks off

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus leaders said police patrols will be in full force in the city’s Short North neighborhood this weekend as the Short North summer season officially starts May 1, and safety is a priority. City and police leaders want to make proactive moves to prevent and spot crime before it happens.
New command center lets Columbus police monitor downtown with real-time video

3 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new safety initiative is putting more eyes on Downtown Columbus than ever before. A security command center is now fully operational in the heart of downtown. This is all a part public-private partnership and an initiative called ‘Safer Downtown,’ which is funded with grant money. Leaders said with the city growing and more people moving to the downtown area, this is a crucial step. “Having the safer downtown benefits everybody in central Ohio,” said Cmdr.
New command center lets Columbus police monitor downtown with real-time video

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A new safety initiative is putting more eyes on Downtown Columbus than ever before. A security command center is now fully operational in the heart of downtown. This is all a part public-private partnership and an initiative called ‘Safer Downtown,’ which is funded with grant money. Leaders said with the city growing and more people moving to the downtown area, this is a crucial step.
Group works to keep kids safe as Columbus homicide numbers at record low

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Police data shows the city’s homicide rate is the lowest it’s been year-to-date in more than a decade. Police report 16 homicides in the city so far this year. The data shows this is the first time the city’s year-to-date homicide rate is below 20 since before 2013. Ralph Carter, the founder of the group We Are Linden, said he thinks what is helping slow the violence is collaboration with the community.
Group works to keep kids safe as Columbus homicide numbers at record low

3 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus Police data shows the city’s homicide rate is the lowest it’s been year-to-date in more than a decade. Police report 16 homicides in the city so far this year. The data shows this is the first time the city’s year-to-date homicide rate is below 20 since before 2013. Ralph Carter, the founder of the group We Are Linden, said he thinks what is helping slow the violence is collaboration with the community.
Reynoldsburg residents in shock after ‘suspicious’ death of 4-year-old boy

3 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Anna Hoffman

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WCMH) — A family is mourning the death of a four-year-old boy in Reynoldsburg. Police have arrested and charged the boy’s mother and her boyfriend in connection with Ja’kai Smith’s death. Family and people in the neighborhood where this happened say they are in shock. Franklin County Children’s Services said they had an active case involving the boy and his family at the time of his death. “We want answers. We deserve answers. Ja’kai deserves answers,” said Nikia Carter.
Columbus rolls out plan to fight domestic violence ‘pandemic’

3 weeks 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’

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.

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