13-year-old driving stolen car arrested by OSP, CPD as part of crime partnership
By Emily Sanderson
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CINCINNATI (WLWT) — A 13-year-old driving a stolen car was arrested as part of an operation between state and local law enforcement to crack down on violent crime.
According to a release from the Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office, a 13-year-old boy was arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop in a stolen car.
It all happened around 7 p.m. when Cincinnati police officers tried to pull the car over for driving without headlights. The officers turned on their emergency lights but said the driver didn’t stop and fled the area.
That’s when the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Aviation Unit was called and started following the car.
Shortly after that, the car crashed into another vehicle and the driver continued to flee before stopping on Plum Street, right near City Hall.
Troopers and officers ordered the driver to get out of the car but said the driver ignored commands.
He was eventually taken into custody. He has only been identified as a 13-year-old boy.
OSHP later found out the car he was driving had been stolen shortly before out of Clifton.
The teen was taken to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center and has been charged with failure to comply, receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, and obstructing official business.
The teen’s arrest was one of a few from Monday night as part of the multi-agency operation.
Another person was arrested later that night during a traffic stop.
According to the release, an OSHP trooper and CPD officer conducted a traffic stop on the driver after observing multiple traffic violations. During the traffic stop, officials said the officer found probable cause to arrest the driver and search the vehicle. During the search, officers found a gun. The driver, identified as Torri Byrd, 41, was taken to the Hamilton County Justice Center.
He is facing charges of operating a vehicle while under the influence, carrying concealed weapons, and improperly handling a firearm in a motor vehicle.
A third person was arrested as part of the operation after drugs were discovered during a traffic stop. This incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. when an OSHP trooper pulled a driver over for driving with obscured lights.
During the traffic stop, OSHP said the suspect attempted to discard suspected crack cocaine and flee the scene on foot.
The suspect, identified as Anthony Horton Sr., 51, was taken to the Hamilton County Jail and charged with driving under suspension, obscured lights on a vehicle, possession of drugs, and obstructing official business.
Overall, OSHP said four felony arrests were made as part of the violent crime crackdown operation.
“These operations are part of a unified, statewide push by trained officers to take violent criminals and illegal firearms off our streets,” DeWine said. “Incidents like this clearly demonstrate the importance of our ongoing partnerships and our commitment to holding criminals accountable.”
“The safety of everyone driving on our roads and living in our neighborhoods remains our top priority,” Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval said. “Through these initiatives, we are strategically working to make our city safer, ensuring those who choose to engage in illegal activity are held accountable.”
DeWine on Monday touted the state’s partnership with Cleveland, saying it’s been effective in reducing violent crime.
Cincinnati’s initiative is currently under scrutiny for its limited enforcement days.
Cincinnati entered into this agreement with the state two months ago, allowing for joint enforcement operations only twice a month.
Cleveland has been collaborating with the state for the past year and a half.
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