/tags/elaine-bryant Elaine Bryant en-US Copyright Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:11:33 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-30/columbus-officials-discuss-short-north-weekend-safety-initiatives Hops on High on Saturday, May 10, kicks off the entertainment district's summer season. More police officers will be on hand. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:11:33 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-30/columbus-officials-discuss-short-north-weekend-safety-initiatives Mark Ferenchik /news/2024-01-11/report-no-misconduct-by-columbus-police-officer-who-threatened-11-year-old-with-porn-charges The Columbus Police Inspector General said allegations against Officer Kelsie Schneider, accused of wrongly telling a father his child could face charges, were unfounded. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:26:40 GMT /news/2024-01-11/report-no-misconduct-by-columbus-police-officer-who-threatened-11-year-old-with-porn-charges George Shillcock /politics-government/2023-04-28/columbus-asks-residents-to-store-guns-safely-as-city-fights-for-restrictions-in-court The city is offering free lock boxes to residents through the Department of Public Health. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:09:53 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-28/columbus-asks-residents-to-store-guns-safely-as-city-fights-for-restrictions-in-court George Shillcock /news/2022-08-31/investigators-probe-columbus-police-shooting-of-unarmed-man Columbus police and city leaders promise a complete and transparent investigation after the police shooting of an unarmed man, 20-year-old Donovan Lewis. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:24:34 GMT /news/2022-08-31/investigators-probe-columbus-police-shooting-of-unarmed-man Tyler Thompson /news/2022-06-13/a-group-of-ohio-mayors-push-back-against-states-lax-gun-control-laws A coalition of Ohio Democratic mayors spoke out Monday, saying the state legislature and Gov. Mike DeWine are taking Ohio in the wrong direction when it comes to guns. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:45:06 GMT /news/2022-06-13/a-group-of-ohio-mayors-push-back-against-states-lax-gun-control-laws Matthew Rand /news/2022-05-03/columbus-renews-plan-to-tackle-reckless-atvs-dirt-bikes-on-streets Columbus city officials are taking a joint, no-tolerance approach to people operating vehicles recklessly and loudly on city streets, with a particular focus on ATVs and motorbikes and help from the public. Tue, 03 May 2022 18:49:20 GMT /news/2022-05-03/columbus-renews-plan-to-tackle-reckless-atvs-dirt-bikes-on-streets Renee Fox /news/2021-10-12/columbus-officials-announce-15-million-in-new-police-substation-and-crime-center-funding Mayor Andrew Ginther joined city safety officials Tuesday morning to announce $15 million in proposed funding for a new police substation and crime center. Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:24:23 GMT /news/2021-10-12/columbus-officials-announce-15-million-in-new-police-substation-and-crime-center-funding Michael Lee /news/2021-09-29/two-columbus-police-officers-arrested-by-fbi Officers John Kotchkoski, 33, and Marco Merino, 44 both work in the cartel until of the division's Narcotics Bureau. Federal charges include narcotics distribution and bribery. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:23:41 GMT /news/2021-09-29/two-columbus-police-officers-arrested-by-fbi Steve Brown, Scott Good /news/2021-09-09/department-of-justice-accepts-columbus-invitation-to-review-police-division The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to review the Columbus Division of Police at the request of city officials. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:53:30 GMT /news/2021-09-09/department-of-justice-accepts-columbus-invitation-to-review-police-division Nick Evans /news/2021-07-26/columbus-leaders-tout-new-police-contract-ahead-of-city-council-vote Columbus City Council has signed off on the a new three-year contract for police. After more than a year of wrestling with reform, the agreement will largely define what’s possible going forward. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:22:02 GMT /news/2021-07-26/columbus-leaders-tout-new-police-contract-ahead-of-city-council-vote Nick Evans