Democratic candidate Don Leonard was arrested at a 'No Kings' protest in Grove City, Ohio. The incident involved the use of a bullhorn, with charges pending. The arrest occurred during a demonstration against federal government overreach.Leonard is a candidate for Ohio's 15th Congressional District.
GROVE CITY, Ohio — Don Leonard, a Democratic candidate for Ohio ’s 15th Congressional District , was arrested Saturday morning during a "No Kings" protest in Grove City. The incident occurred as Leonard, an Ohio State University professor and former Peace Corps volunteer, was addressing a crowd of demonstrators.
According to witnesses, Leonard was using a bullhorn when Grove City police officers approached and ordered him to stop using the amplification device.Leonard’s campaign confirmed the arrest to ABC 6 and wants supporters to know that the candidate is "safe." Leonard is currently seeking the Democratic nomination in the May 5 primary to represent a district that includes Grove City, Hilliard, and parts of southern Franklin County. He is facing fellow Democrat Adam Miller for the chance to challenge Republican incumbent Mike Carey in November. Grove City officials have not yet specified what charges Leonard may face, though local ordinances typically require permits for sound amplification in public spaces. The "No Kings" movement has seen a surge in local activity recently, with organizers citing concerns over federal government overreach.GROVE CITY, Ohio — Don Leonard, a Democratic candidate for Ohio’s 15th Congressional District, was arrested Saturday morning during a "No Kings" protestDozens are safe Sunday morning after an overnight fire tore through an apartment building in southeast Columbus.Crews were called to an apartment building on HThousands of protesters gathered at the Ohio Statehouse on Saturday afternoon, joining a nationwide "No Kings Day" movement aimed at the Trump administration.The family of a child who was struck by a vehicle while boarding a school bus at her bus stop accepted a $52 million settlement.The three airmen killed in a refueling crash in Iraq are returning to Ohio on Sunday.Capt. Seth R. Koval, Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons and Capt. Curtis J. Angst
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