A suspected domestic violence attack in Columbus' Italian Village neighborhood left a woman dead and a child hospitalized yesterday, according to police. Investigators identified the victim as Tiffany Creech, who officers say was found inside a home with blunt-force injuries. A juvenile was also discovered in the residence, taken to a local hospital, and is now recovering.
At the scene, officers arrested 41-year-old Michael J. Johnson. Police say he has been charged in connection with Creech's killing.
Columbus officers were called to a residence on the 900 block of North Fourth Street yesterday, and the case was quickly handed over to homicide detectives. Investigators later asked anyone with information to come forward, according to NBC4. Authorities have not discussed a possible motive and say the investigation is still very much active.
Arrest And Court Schedule
Court records show that Johnson has been charged with murder and is scheduled for arraignment tomorrow, according to the Franklin County Municipal Court case-search page. He is currently being held without bond in the Franklin County jail, per the Franklin County Sheriff's Office inmate search.
At the arraignment, prosecutors are expected to formally present the charges, and a judge will decide what happens next in the case.
Investigation And Victim Details
Police say Creech was found with blunt-force trauma injuries and that the juvenile located at the scene was also hurt but is recovering in a local hospital, officials told NBC4. Detectives have said there was a history of domestic violence between Johnson and Creech and that they are continuing to gather evidence as the case moves forward.
Community Resources And Tips
Homicide detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Columbus Division of Police.
Survivors of domestic violence and anyone seeking help can reach the Ohio Domestic Violence Network for local support and referrals at odvn.org.
What’s Next
Johnson's arraignment is set for tomorrow, and he remains in custody until that hearing. The murder charge is an allegation, and Johnson is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court.
