FBI - Cincinnati

Thanks to swift action by law enforcement, John Donald Butler of Dayton was arrested just three hours after a local bank robbery on March 30. He has now pleaded guilty. Officers found cash, drugs, and the robbery note in his possession. Butler has more than 20 previous federal bank robbery convictions in several states. https://ow.ly/fKGQ50ZzrOG

Forge your path as an Special Agent. Join FBI Cincinnati for a virtual information session on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 5pm EDT to learn more about this exciting and rewarding career. We will discuss the work of Special Agents, the application process, and answer questions. Register here: https://ow.ly/J5Oc50Zy8YK

Thanks to everyone who visited with us at the Springfield Township event. We had a great time connecting with the community, building trust, and inspiring the next generation of agents.

The and Homeland Security Task Force dismantled the dark web drug trafficking organization known as Undertaker45. Key leaders in Florida, North Carolina, and Medellin, Colombia, have been arrested and prosecuted for distributing 40 kilos of methamphetamine and fentanyl pills, as well as laundering $2.5 million in illicit proceeds. Learn more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/homeland-security-task-force-hstf-investigation-leads-dismantling-dark-web-drug

Cincinnati was honored to participate in events throughout central and southern Ohio. These gatherings brought together our neighbors, community leaders, and law enforcement partners to promote safe neighborhoods and community partnerships. Thank you to everyone who attended.

A Perry County man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually exploiting four minors and possessing 300,000 illegal images and videos. Cincinnati remains committed to protecting children and bringing offenders to justice. Learn more about this case: https://ow.ly/BBOf50ZwfV6

Every year, field offices across the nation join our law enforcement partners for , an event held to promote crime prevention and build stronger relationships with the communities we serve. Join FBI Cincinnati tonight at events in Westwood, Dayton, Lebanon, Middletown, Blacklick, Dublin and Bexley. Unable to attend? Discover how you can get involved at fbi.gov/outreach.

We had a great time at 'Burg Night Out connecting with neighbors and sharing tips on crime prevention. Thanks to the Miamisburg Police Department for hosting this great event and helping bring the community together for a safer, stronger city.

Victims of human trafficking endure unimaginable suffering. On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, help the raise awareness of this exploitation and hold criminals accountable. Learn the signs of trafficking and how to report it at fbi.gov/humantrafficking.

Following a multi-agency investigation, a New York man has pleaded guilty to transporting a teenager with the intent to engage in sexual activity. Kyle Lawrence was arrested in February after an investigation into a missing Colerain teenager revealed he was previously involved with the minor.
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