Counties with Most Ohio DUI/OVI Arrests

Figures show top ten counties for incidents of drunk driving in Ohio.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released statistics on the counties with the highest number of arrests for driving under the influence or operating a vehicle impaired. The totals reflect arrests made by state troopers only, not local law enforcement agencies.

Ohio DUI laws state that a motorist can be charged with impaired 'driving' by simply 'operating' or being in a vehicle. Felony DUI/OVI charges are filed when a motorist has 3 prior DUI convictions within six years or 5 offenses within 20 years.

Counties with the most misdemeanor Ohio DUI arrests: 1. Franklin County - 3,080 arrests 2. Butler County - 1,992 3. Lucas County - 1,817 4. Stark County - 1,597 5. Lorain County - 1,591 6. Montgomery County - 1,442 7. Mahoning County - 1,207 8. Portage County - 1,205 9. Hamilton County - 1,139 10. Trumbull County - 1,089

Counties with the most felony OH DUI arrests: 1. Lorain County - 42 cases 2. Belmont County - 22 3. Stark County - 22 4. Franklin County - 20 5. Scioto County - 20 6. Richland County - 17 7. Butler County - 16 8. Ross County - 16 9. Lawrence County - 14 10. Ashtabula County - 13

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