Category Archives: Press Releases

Intelligent Protest? Apparently not.

The media is once again counting on ignorance to incite people to protest and riot, or at the very least to misinform the public and cause divisiveness and hatred of police. A recent incident of law enforcement response to the … Continue reading

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FOP Lodge 113 Endorses Bruce Hoffbauer for Sheriff

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Rest in Peace Officer Kaia Grant, Springdale Police Department

Police Officer Kaia Grant was killed when she was intentionally struck by a vehicle during a pursuit at 8:30 pm. The pursuit began in a neighboring jurisdiction when officers attempted to stop an armed, suicidal subject. The pursuit proceeded onto … Continue reading

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2020 FOP Fundraising

Individuals wishing to make a contribution to the Lodge may send donations by check payable to F.O.P. Lodge #113, P.O. Box 42592, Cincinnati, Oh 45242. Questions regarding memorial donations may be directed to our lodge president, Jim Martin president@fop113.com Donate … Continue reading

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Senate Bill 179 – For Safety’s Sake Keep the Front Plate!

Contact Ohio State Senators and ask them to support Senate Bill 179 which will continue requiring two license plates for Ohio vehicles. Testimony by Mike Wineman, Director of Governmental Affairs for the FOP of Ohio included many reasons the FOP … Continue reading

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Thank You Grippos!

The Grippo’s company has been awarded an appreciation certificate for their ongoing support of law enforcement and their generous contribution to the FOP Southern Ohio Coalition. The Souther Ohio Coalition is comprised of :Southwestern Hamilton County FOP Lodge 113,Western Hamilton … Continue reading

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Prayer Vigil for Brother Dale Woods

There is candlelight vigil to show support for Police Officer Dale Woods, struck while on duty at the scene of a crash on Friday night, December 26, 2018. The vigil is at 7:30 p.m. ,Jan. 7 at the Colerain Township Community … Continue reading

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Prayers for Officer Dale Woods

Officer Dale Woods, a 15 year veteran of the Colerain Township Police Department, remains in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck while at the scene of a crash on December 26, 2018. Dale is a member of … Continue reading

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Lodge Treasurer Awarded for 25 Years of Service

At the August 21, 2018 meeting of FOP Lodge 113 our Lodge Treasurer, Steve Karwish, was given an award for 25 years of service by Chief Mark Denney of the Colerain Township Police Department.  Congratulations to Brother Karwish as he … Continue reading

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Two Westerville, Ohio Officers Killed 2/10/18

Police Officer Anthony Morelli and Police Officer Eric Joering were shot and killed when they responded to a 911 hangup call in the 300 block of Crosswind Drive. Both officers were shot as they arrived at the scene of the … Continue reading

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