05/27/2026
On May 27, 2026, at approximately 12:45 a.m., officers from the Franklin Division of Police responded to assist the Clearcreek Township Police Department, Springboro Police Department, and Warren County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic stop involving a wanted and suicidal male on SR 73 near Country Brook Court.
Prior to the stop, Springboro Police had issued a BOLO regarding the driver after concerns were raised involving indirect suicidal threats. Officers had also removed multiple fi****ms from the residence prior to the encounter.
During the incident, the male refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle. Officers from multiple agencies utilized de-escalation techniques, coordinated communication, shields, less-lethal options, and PepperBall deployment in an effort to safely resolve the situation while minimizing risk to everyone involved.
After continued verbal announcements and the deployment of less-lethal munitions and PepperBall rounds, the driver eventually exited the vehicle approximately 90 seconds after the final deployment and surrendered peacefully with his hands raised.
The male was safely taken into custody without serious injury to the suspect or officers involved.
This incident highlights the professionalism, teamwork, restraint, and coordinated response between the Franklin Division of Police, Clearcreek Township Police Department, Springboro Police Department, and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office during a high-risk mental health crisis situation.
