Tremont City Police Chief Chad Duncan has raised concerns about rising public safety issues in the city of Springfield, Ohio, following an influx of Haitian migrants. Duncan claims the Springfield Police Department is neglecting to enforce traffic violations involving unlicensed Haitian drivers, contributing to a spike in accidents.
According to Duncan, some of these drivers are not being cited after accidents, leading to increased insurance rates and, in some cases, fatalities.
“People are losing their lives… it’s a big impact,” Duncan said in an interview.
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He recounted pulling over the same Haitian driver twice for speeding, claiming that Springfield police would not have taken action.
Duncan suspects the leniency may be aimed at avoiding deportations, as under U.S. law, two misdemeanor offenses can trigger deportation proceedings.
He also accused the Springfield PD of cutting off radio communications with nearby law enforcement, leaving neighboring departments unaware of potential threats.
Despite Duncan’s criticisms, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced a $2.5 million expansion in public safety, including increased state trooper hires to address rising traffic violations in the region.
