Robin Piper, the Prosecutor of Butler County, brings into office a wealth of legal experience and knowledge.Mr. Piper graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1981.

In addition to maintaining a private practice in Hamilton for many years, Mr. Piper was also an Assistant Prosecutor for John Holcomb from 1983 until 1998. Mr. Piper's record as a Assistant Prosecutor is remarkable, and his efforts as a Special Prosecutor during the famous Lucasville Prison Riots earned him praises and recognition from then-Governor George Voinovich, Senator Mike Dewine, and the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association. read more

January 28, 2009

Sullivan Ford Sentenced to 18 Month For Assault on a Police Officer

While the snow falls, so too does the gavel of justice. A jury found Sullivan Ford, a 26-year old Mt. Healthy man, guilty of Assault on a Police Officer, a fourth degree felony and Obstructing Official Business, a felony of the fifth degree. On September 21, 2008, off-duty Butler County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike Webb came out of his apartment to quiet a noisy dispute between the defendant and a female companion. Ford told the Deputy he did not care that Webb was a deputy and became combative with the deputy. Deputy Webb and Ford engaged in a lengthy struggle until Fairfield Police Officers arrived to assist. The Deputy received numerous injuries, including a severe bite to his arm. After officers arrived, Ford continued to struggle and resist arrest despite being handcuffed. Prosecutor Piper stated, “Assaulting a police officer is serious business, that’s why it is a felony. Domestic disturbances often become emotional, but an officer’s presence should calm matters, not escalate them. Fighting with the police is a losing proposition.” After the jury rendered its verdict, Judge Sage immediately sentenced Ford to 18 months in prison.

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Contact: For more information contact Robin Piper
(513) 887-3494

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