Domestic Violence

The city has seen 81 homicides so far this year, which Mayor Andrew Ginther said is the lowest number since about 2007.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther unveiled his proposed budget Thursday, which includes a new initiatives to help the homeless population. About 70% of the proposed budget is for police, fire and other safety services.

Among them, medical practitioners would have to conduct private interviews and document possible abuse-related injuries to add to the patient’s medical records.

Domestic violence deaths have surged in Ohio, according to the most recent annual fatality count by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network.

Former Ohio State running back Quinshon Jenkins was arrested in Florida on Saturday.

Former Ohio State and Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested Saturday night in Florida on a charge of battery and domestic violence.

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network is working to educate more people about the connection between domestic violence and brain injuries.

Morrow County Sheriff John Hinton identified the deputy who was shot and killed on Memorial Day as 31-year-old Daniel Sherrer.

Officers went to the 4400 block of Hampton Woods Court in northeast Columbus on a call about domestic violence.

Ginther will give his annual "State of the City" address at the Fort Hayes Performing Arts Center on Wednesday evening. The speech will largely focus on housing and safety.