Two Columbus police officers injured during arrest at Hollywood Casino
Mar 24, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Two Columbus Division of Police officers working special duty were hurt early Saturday morning while removing an allegedly intoxicated man from Hollywood Casino.
Brian Toth, executive vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge #9, said the off
icers were trying to get the man a safe ride home. He said it could have been worse and he is thankful they are OK.
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“They went from a very well from a situation of helping to almost a survival,” Toth said.
Records from the Columbus Division of Police show officers responded to a radio call for “officers in trouble” at Hollywood Casino just after 4 a.m. Saturday.
“Two of our officers were working special duty at the casino, trying to get someone who was really intoxicated to try to give them a ride home safely, as are walking them outside,” Toth said. “Everything just turned for the worse."
The arrest report said those two officers were trying to help Hollywood Casino security get Corey Newman, 26, to leave the property. The records say Newman refused. It describes Newman as intoxicated and reads, “As officers detained Mr. Newman, Mr. Newman resisted and pulled away from them, wrestling with officers.”
It goes on to say the officers had to place Newman on the ground and said he tensed up and held his arms under his body to avoid handcuffs.
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“Fighting with the police is absolutely no way to go,” Toth said.
The report alleges both officers were hurt when Newman resisted arrest. One had to be taken to the hospital but is OK.
Newman is charged with two felony counts for obstructing official business.
He was issued a $4,000 bond during an arraignment hearing on Monday.
Toth said the FOP believes this number is too low.
“It's very frustrating, you know,” Toth said. “We're asked to enforce the laws, we're asked to help people but then we ask in return to be supported.”
Columbus police are working to fulfill a request for body camera footage of the incident.
Hollywood Casino said it has no comment on the incident. ...read more read less