Dayton is on pace to record more than 500 OVI arrests in 2025—a level we have only reached four times in the past 15 years. From January 1 through September 15, 2025, officers have already made 368 OVI arrests. There have been two consecutive year of increases.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are many resources for survivors of domestic violence in our area. The YWCA offers a variety of services such as the Women's Crisis Shelter. You can also visit ywcadayton.org for more information.

Traffic Safety Update – Dayton From January 1 through September 30, 2025: • 216 crashes have occurred on I-75 • 100 crashes have occurred on US 35 Over the past five years Dayton has averaged: • About 330 crashes per year on I-75 • About 150 crashes per year on US 35

Here’s a look at our call volume for the month of September. Our officers responded to nearly 9,400 calls. They responded to more than 324 calls on average each day. Our officers are here to keep you safe and here when you need us. #HonorThroughService #ServiceWithHonor

In addition to an overall increase in impaired driving (OVI) arrests, our officers are seeing a troubling rise in cases where drivers are under the influence with children in the vehicle or while in possession of a firearm.

We Remember Det. Sgt. Lucius Rice. Detective Sergeant Lucius Rice was shot while trying to arrest a murder suspect at an apartment on College St. The suspect was hiding in a closet and came out firing a gun. Sgt. Rice died from his injuries 5 days later. End of Watch 10/5/1939

Sgt. Cairns discusses some of the efforts regarding traffic enforcement and the trends of fatal crashes and OVI crashes/arrests in the City of Dayton. youtu.be/Ip2a4I-iNxU

After finishing a call, Officers Lindsey and Brown were approached by a young man who needed a help fixing his bike. The officers got the chain back on and made sure he was ready to ride again. His grandfather, took this photo, and wanted to share it with DPD and social media.

UPDATE: Lilli Rose Hartley-Harris returned home safe the morning of October 10.

On Thursday, Whitney Trump, Special Projects Administrator with the Dayton Police Department, successfully graduated from the Supervisory Leadership Program. This six-month program is designed to empower professionals to excel in their leadership roles.

Around 3:50 a.m. on Oct. 10, Officer Espino was first on scene to a fire assist call. After learning someone was still inside, he forced entry to help the woman escape. She suffered smoke inhalation but made it out safely. youtu.be/_Cb7upTKtAI

We Remember Police Officer Eddie L. Hobson. Officer Hobson was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a disturbance call. End of Watch: October 11, 1981

Update to recent shooting where a five-year-old female was shot and killed. Her 27-year-old father also suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

We Remember Patrolman Edward Hennessey. Patrolman Hennessey succumbed to complications of Spanish Influenza while enforcing health orders and operating ambulances due to the outbreak of Spanish Influenza in Dayton. End of Watch: October 12, 1918

We Remember Patrolman Vinton Harsh. Patrolman Harsh succumbed to complications of Spanish Influenza while enforcing health orders and operating ambulances due to the outbreak of Spanish Influenza in Dayton. End of Watch: October 13, 1918

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Dayton Police Department supports the people and families impacted by breast cancer. DPD proudly supports the fight against breast cancer.

The traffic lights are currently out at Third Street and Keowee Street. Temporary stop signs are in place at the intersection. Drivers are encouraged to treat the intersection as a four-way stop and use alternate routes if possible.

On October 20, 2025 Special Investigations Bureau detectives served a warrant with the assistance of Ohio State Highway Patrol. This resulted in the recovery of 2.7 kilos of Fentanyl, 620.7 grams of Methamphetamine, and 4 handguns (2 reported stolen) dea.gov/resources/fact…