Butler County OVI checkpoint nets one felony drug arrest

The Butler County OVI Task Force checkpoint resulted in several citations and one felony drug arrest.

The task force operated the checkpoint on westbound Nilles Boulevard near Pleasant Avenue between 7-10 p.m. Thursday where 545 vehicles were checked.

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Pete Reising, task force coordinator, said 15 vehicles were diverted for further investigation that resulted in five citations for no drivers license; one misdemeanor drug summons; and one felony drug arrest.

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Ed Richter

Ed Richter has been a working journalist for 38 years, with the last 34 years working in various capacities covering Butler and Warren counties as a reporter and an editor. Richter covers local news and governments in Warren County focusing on Springboro, Lebanon, Franklin, Carlisle and Waynesville.