Area man arrested on multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill woman

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An area man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly threatening to kill a woman on Saturday in Franklin, Ohio. Police responded to a reported domestic-related incident and secured the scene, eventually executing a search warrant and taking Jeremiah Hawkins into custody. He was charged with abduction, a third-degree felony, and domestic violence, a second-degree misdemeanor.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents can escalate quickly and pose serious risks to victims. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement response and the use of search warrants to de-escalate dangerous situations and protect public safety.

The details

Around 5:09 p.m., Franklin Division of Police officers responded to a reported domestic-related incident in the 200 block of Victory Lane after receiving information from a third party that a male inside the home was threatening to kill a woman inside. Multiple attempts were made to contact the occupants, and due to safety concerns, officers secured the scene and obtained a search warrant. The Warren County Tactical Response Unit assisted with the response, and following the execution of the warrant, the occupants exited the home without further incident. Jeremiah Hawkins was then taken into custody and charged with abduction, a third-degree felony, and domestic violence, a second-degree misdemeanor.

• On Saturday, February 8, 2026, around 5:09 p.m., police responded to the reported incident.

What’s next

The incident remains under investigation by the Franklin Division of Police.