COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes was charged with domestic violence and assaulting a woman early Monday, police said, his second arrest since being taken in the first round of the NFL draft in April.

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Video: Santonio Holmes Arrested, Released

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Holmes, who starred at Ohio State, was arrested at an apartment just after midnight and taken to the Franklin County jail, Sgt. Loucious Hollis said. Holmes faces charges of domestic violence and simple assault, both misdemeanors.

Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woods said police received a call from a female who said the father of her child had assaulted her. While the officers were making their report at the apartment, Holmes returned and was arrested without incident.

Police would not release the woman's name or details about what Holmes was accused of doing.

Before the draft, Holmes said he was hopeful that he would go high in the draft so he could support his three children.

The Steelers did not return a message seeking comment.

Holmes, a native of Belle Glade, Fla., was arrested previously in South Beach, Fla., on a charge of disorderly conduct during a Memorial Day weekend crackdown by local authorities.

Steelers coach Bill Cowher criticized Holmes the following week, but said he wouldn't hold the incident against the former Ohio State receiver.

"Whatever he did wrong, I don't think he handled it properly," Cowher said then. "I think he'll learn from it and understand the scrutiny he's under. We have not talked face to face about it. I don't have any long-term concerns."

Holmes, red-shirted as a freshman when Ohio State won the national championship, led the Buckeyes in receiving last season with 53 catches for 977 yards and 11 touchdowns. He gave up his final season of eligibility to make himself available for the draft.

Fans around the area are having strong reactions to Holmes' arrest.

"He's not doing himself any favors by getting in trouble. I don't care how young you are," said Steelers fan Bruce Wenzig.

"It all depends on his talent. If he's good enough and he's worth the trouble, then I guess keep him. But maybe put in his contract if you get caught one more time, then you're gone," said fan Chris Kelly.

"The Steelers had better start thinking about what they are getting into here," said Steelers supporter Linda Boris.

Holmes was released on a $3,500 recognizance bond Monday afternoon.

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