An Ohio state representative was the latest conservative politician to be “hit” when authorities showed up at his home Tuesday in response to false reports of a shooting, authorities said.
Republican Kevin D. Miller, who represents part of the Buckeye State in the state House, said Sheriff’s deputies from Licking County arrived at his home shortly after 3 p.m. on a false report of a shooting.
“This ‘hitting incident’ puts several lives at risk and is a huge waste of resources,” Miller said in a social media post.
“Special thanks to Licking County Sheriff Randy Thorp and his team for their quick and professional response.”
The Post has reached out to Miller via campaign email for comment.
Ohio State Representative 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 legislation imposing tougher penalties on battery. State Representative Kevin D. Miller
Thorp, the sheriff, said in a text message to The Post that authorities quickly determined the call was a “hitting” incident. His office is working with state and federal law enforcement to trace the origin of the phone calls.
Miller is one of a handful of Republicans who have recently dealt with “swatting,” which is when false reports that usually involve violence are called to the police, leading victims to get surprise visits from heavily armed police, including sometimes SWAT teams.
Bombastic Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene, from Georgia, was “beaten” on Christmas as she spent the day with her family. The right-wing Republican has been harassed numerous times throughout his tenure in Congress.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was “hit” on Christmas day. CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images
Rep. Brandon Williams, a New York Republican, was also “beat up” on Christmas day, prompting authorities to respond to his home.
An Ohio law went into effect earlier this year that makes hitting a crime, according to reports. Miller is one of the state representatives to spearhead the effort.
Miller, a retired staff lieutenant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, was appointed to the state seat in 2021 and elected to his first full term in 2022. He announced earlier this month he is running for re-election.
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