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Grove City Today
By the People, for the People
Congressional Candidate Arrested at Ohio 'No Kings' Rally
Don Leonard, running for Ohio's 15th District, was taken into custody by Grove City police during a protest.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:50pm
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Congressional candidate Don Leonard was arrested by Grove City police on March 28 while speaking with a bullhorn at a 'No Kings' protest rally. Leonard's campaign confirmed the arrest, though the specific charges he is facing remain unclear.
Why it matters
The arrest of a congressional candidate at a political protest raises questions about free speech rights and the appropriate use of police force, especially in the context of growing political tensions and polarization.
The details
Video footage shows Leonard standing on the bed of a truck during the Grove City protest, speaking through a bullhorn. Two Grove City police officers approached him, asked to speak with him, and then took the bullhorn, saying he was being too loud. When Leonard refused to walk over to the police cruiser, he was placed under arrest and put in the back of the vehicle.
- The incident occurred on March 28, 2026 during a 'No Kings' protest rally in Grove City, Ohio.
- As of March 29, 2026, no charges had been filed against Leonard in the Franklin County Municipal Court.
The players
Don Leonard
A Democratic congressional candidate running to represent Ohio's 15th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Grove City Police
The law enforcement agency that arrested Leonard during the protest rally.
What they’re saying
“Leonard told the crowd the bullhorn was taken because he was being too loud.”
— Don Leonard, Congressional Candidate
What’s next
Leonard's campaign has stated they are looking into the details of the arrest, and it remains to be seen if any formal charges will be filed against the congressional candidate.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the delicate balance between free speech rights and law enforcement's role in maintaining public order, especially when it involves a political candidate participating in a protest. It will likely spark further debate about the appropriate use of police power and the boundaries of political expression.
