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COLUMBUS, OH – A man was taken into custody early Wednesday morning after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and threatening her with a firearm during a domestic dispute on the city’s north side.

Officers with the Columbus Division of Police were dispatched around 12:27 a.m. to the 2000 block of Pontiac Street following reports of an armed suspect.

Police say the victim told officers that her boyfriend had assaulted her and made threats while carrying a gun.

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Columbus police responded to an armed domestic violence incident on Pontiac Street early Wednesday.
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Anthony Stroh, was arrested at the scene.
Stroh faces multiple domestic violence and assault-related charges.

Officers arrest suspect after tense domestic dispute

Responding officers located the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Anthony Stroh, and took him into custody without further incident. Police have not indicated whether a firearm was recovered at the scene or if additional charges are pending.

Authorities confirmed Stroh has been charged with several counts related to domestic violence and assault. The victim was evaluated at the scene, and no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Police emphasize quick response in domestic violence cases

The Columbus Division of Police stated that officers’ rapid response helped de-escalate a potentially dangerous situation. Detectives continue to investigate and have not released further details about the events leading up to the altercation.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence or in immediate danger is urged to contact police or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

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