Northern Kentucky councilman charged with domestic violence resigns

Northern Kentucky councilman charged with domestic violence resigns

Alexandria City Council accepted Thursday the resignation of Shane Collins, a recently elected councilman accused of domestic violence.According to police records obtained by WCPO 9 News, officers responded to Collins's home on Jan. 31 for reports of an "active physical disturbance." The report says his wife told officers she caught Collins cheating, which started an argument.The woman told police Collins "grabbed her shirt and ripped her to the…

Alexandria councilmember resigns amid domestic violence charges

Alexandria Councilmember Shane Collins, sworn into office on Jan. 16, has resigned.Collins was arrested on Jan. 31 on domestic violence assault charges. In his resignation letter, dated March 13, Collins said he was stepping down due to “personal reasons.”“Please know that this decision was not made lightly, and I am incredibly grateful for all the support and guidance I have received during my time in office,” Collins said in the letter.After t…