An Ohio state representative was the latest conservative politician to be “beaten” when authorities showed up at his home Tuesday in response to a false report of a shooting, authorities said.
Republican Kevin D. Miller, who represents part of the Buckeye State in the state House, said Licking County sheriff’s deputies arrived at his home shortly after 3 p.m. on a false report of a shooting.
“This ‘crush incident’ put several lives at risk and was a huge waste of resources,” Miller said in social media posts.
“A special thanks to Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp and his team for their quick and professional response.”
The Post contacted Miller via campaign email for comment.
Ohio State Rep. Kevin D. Miller said he was “beaten” Tuesday afternoon. State Rep. Kevin D. Miller, a Republican, has been in office since 2021 and helped pass a law imposing stricter penalties on crushing. State Representative Kevin D. Miller
Thorp, the sheriff, said in a text message to the Post that authorities quickly determined the call was a “swatting” incident. His office is working with state and federal authorities to trace the origin of the phone call.
Miller is one of the few Republicans who has recently taken on “swatting,” which involves calling police on a false report that usually involves violence, leading to the victim receiving a surprise visit from heavily armed police officers, including sometimes SWAT teams.
The bombastic Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene of Georgia was “hit” on Christmas while spending the day with her family. The far-right Republican has been harassed numerous times during her tenure in Congress.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was “beaten” on Christmas Day. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, was also “beaten” on Christmas Day, prompting authorities to go to his home.
An Ohio law making swatting a felony reportedly went into effect earlier this year. Miller was one of the state representatives who led the effort.
Miller, a retired Ohio State Highway Patrol lieutenant, was appointed to the statewide seat in 2021 and elected to his first full term in 2022. He announced earlier this month that he will run for re-election.
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