Violent — Springfield, OH — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A police officer was struck by an ATV while investigating a report of gunshots in Springfield, OH.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Springfield, OH
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: age 36
  • Victim(s): 1 (police officer)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred around 6:09 p.m. on July 1 in the 1300 block of North Belmont Avenue.
  • The officer was investigating a report of gunshots when they were struck by an ATV.
  • One of the drivers accelerated and struck the officer before fleeing the scene.
  • Jeffrey J. Turner, 36, was arrested and charged with felonious assault and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer.
  • Donald R. Silvers III, 42, was also arrested and faces two counts of failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer.