COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Columbus police officer was relieved of duty and is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill two people.

Brandon Herren, who has been a Columbus police officer since January 2022, was arrested Saturday on charges of domestic violence and aggravated menacing. A probable cause affidavit shows that a woman played officers a recording of a phone call in which Herren threatened to kill her.

The woman was in the car with another person, whom Herren also threatened, according to court documents. The witness in the car corroborated the victim’s account and said they believed Herren would act on the threats.

Court documents do not identify Herren, 36, as an officer, but state he was a “known person” to the officers who responded to the scene and that they recognized his voice from the video recording.

A Columbus police spokesperson said Herren was relieved of duty “immediately upon his arrest” and turned in his gun and badge. It is division policy to wait until criminal investigations are complete before initiating an administrative investigation.

On Monday, Herren pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance. He has been ordered to stay away from the victims and to not consume alcohol or drugs. A temporary protection order was also issued.