DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — A Franklin County assistant prosecutor was arrested in Westerville on Saturday on charges of assault and domestic violence.
Brian Simms' defense attorney said the 59-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charges on Monday.
Simms' attorney said a temporary protection order is in place and he is not allowed to have contact with his victim.
His defense attorney said Simms is still employed with the prosecutor's office at this time.
Simms is currently not in jail at this time, according to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office's website.
We reached out to the Franklin County prosecutor's office for a comment, but we have not heard back as of Tuesday night.
