Local Police Departments Partner to Monitor I-70 and I-75

Dayton, Huber Heights, and Vandalia police join forces with Ohio State Highway Patrol

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The police departments of Montgomery County and Clark County in Ohio are teaming up on Tuesday to monitor and minimize crime and deadly crashes on Interstates 70 and 75. The Dayton, Huber Heights, and Vandalia Police Departments, along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will work together in this partnership aimed at raising awareness, educating the public, and promoting community transparency.

Why it matters

Interstates 70 and 75 are major transportation corridors that run through the Dayton region, and have historically seen elevated levels of criminal activity and traffic accidents. This collaborative effort between local law enforcement agencies is intended to improve public safety along these critical roadways.

The details

The Montgomery County and Clark County police departments will coordinate their efforts on Tuesday to monitor criminal activity and traffic incidents on I-70 and I-75. The partnership involves the Dayton, Huber Heights, and Vandalia Police Departments, as well as the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

  • The joint operation will take place on Tuesday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Montgomery County Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for policing Montgomery County, Ohio.

Clark County Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for policing Clark County, Ohio.

Dayton Police Department

The municipal police department serving the city of Dayton, Ohio.

Huber Heights Police Department

The municipal police department serving the city of Huber Heights, Ohio.

Vandalia Police Department

The municipal police department serving the city of Vandalia, Ohio.

Ohio State Highway Patrol

The statewide law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling Ohio's highways and interstates.

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What’s next

The police departments involved in the partnership will assess the results of the joint operation and determine if further collaborative efforts are needed to address crime and safety issues on I-70 and I-75.

The takeaway

This multi-agency partnership demonstrates a proactive approach to public safety, with local law enforcement working together to tackle criminal activity and traffic incidents along major interstate corridors in the Dayton region.