Alliance Officer Placed on Leave After OVI, Obstruction Conviction
An Alliance officer, Ethan Griffith, has been placed on leave following his conviction in Austintown court for OVI and obstruction. Other charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 29, 2026 —
An Alliance police officer, Ethan Griffith, has been placed on administrative leave following his conviction on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) and obstruction. The conviction occurred in Austintown court.
Griffith was convicted as part of a plea agreement. As part of this agreement, other charges that had been filed against him were dismissed. Specific details regarding the nature of the dismissed charges were not provided.
The terms of Griffith’s administrative leave and its duration have not been disclosed at this time. Further information regarding the specifics of the plea deal and the events leading to the charges were not made available.
The Alliance Police Department has not released a statement regarding the incident or the subsequent leave of Officer Griffith. An investigation into the matter by the department is likely pending or ongoing. The outcome of any internal review will determine further disciplinary actions.
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