Tremont City Police Chief Chad Duncan expressed deep concern over the situation in Springfield, Ohio, which he claims has fallen into “absolute turmoil” following the arrival of approximately 20,000 Haitian nationals.
In a recent interview with Blaze News’ Julio Rosas, who visited Tremont City—located just eight miles from Springfield—Duncan described the escalating tensions and lawlessness in Springfield, fearing it could spread to nearby areas like his own town.
“You’ve got a city that’s in absolute turmoil,” Duncan stated, adding, “Everybody’s against everybody.”
One of Duncan’s major concerns is the rise in traffic accidents, which he attributes to Haitian drivers who are often unlicensed.
He told Blaze News that his department is working to prevent serious accidents, but he believes Springfield is failing to hold Haitian nationals accountable for reckless driving.
“People who shouldn’t be driving are out there, and they’re allowing them to drive,” Duncan said.
He recounted a recent traffic stop involving a Haitian national driving 44 mph in a 25 mph zone, who was unlicensed. Duncan noted it was the second time in two weeks that he had stopped this particular driver and had their car towed.
When asked if Springfield would have done the same, Duncan responded, “No.”
Duncan speculated that Springfield authorities might be avoiding stricter enforcement to protect Haitian nationals from deportation, as accumulating two misdemeanors could lead to deportation under current laws.
Additionally, Duncan mentioned that his access to Springfield’s police radio communications had been cut off, a move he believes was intended to prevent outside monitoring of the city’s handling of the situation.
He said this left him in the dark about critical incidents, such as a recent school threat that he only learned about through a neighboring police chief.
Duncan criticized Springfield’s leadership for failing to manage the influx of immigrants more effectively, suggesting that better planning could have resulted in a smoother and more beneficial outcome for all involved.
“They were more concerned with the elites lining their pockets than addressing the real issues,” Duncan remarked.
When asked about the future, Duncan admitted, “I really don’t know what the end result will be. But right now, it’s not good.”
Springfield Police Division did not respond to multiple inquiries, and their non-emergency phone line provided no option to leave a voicemail.
