Sheriff's Office Responds To Protest Outside Butler County Correctional Complex

For Immediate Release ….

June 09, 2025

Sheriff’s Office Responds to Protest Outside Butler County Correctional Complex

Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports that on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM, a crowd of approximately 500 individuals gathered outside the Butler County Correctional Complex in response to the detention of an individual held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office deployed personnel to maintain order, ensure public safety, and monitor the protest. While the majority of attendees demonstrated peacefully, several individuals unlawfully entered the roadway, obstructing traffic and creating a safety hazard.

One individual was arrested by the Hamilton Police Department and faces multiple charges, including Assault, Obstructing Official Business, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Disclose Personal Information, and Disorderly Conduct. No property damage was reported, and no other arrests were made.

“The First Amendment protects the right to peaceful protest, and we will always defend that right,” said Sheriff Richard K. Jones. “However, when individuals break the law or endanger others, they will be dealt with swiftly and according to the law. Public safety and the rule of law are non-negotiable.”

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office remains firmly committed to upholding public order and enforcing the law while safeguarding the rights and safety of all members of the community.

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