Be the first to know the latest information. Donald H Scalf A jury ruled that a Cincinnati police officer did not commit a crime when his car struck and killed a jogger last year in Columbia Township. Donald Scalf, who is still on the police force, was found not guilty of vehicular homicide in the death of Lloyd Swaringer. Mr. Scalf, a rookie officer who was suspended after the accident, was on his way home from work.
Vehicular homicide is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum possible jail sentence of six months.
Ohio law defines the charge as negligently causing the death of another while operating a motor vehicle. Since joining the force in June of 1999, Scalf has been found negligent in two automobile accidents involving police vehicles. Our research department will investigate ALL reports of abuse of power and assist you in taking action if you want. We are NOT associated with the Cincinnati Police or the City of Cincinnati in ANY way.