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Lima Council refers downtown 3:18 bar use‑of‑force incident to safety committee, authorizes subpoenas for video
Summary
After multiple public commenters described what they called aggressive police tactics during a Sept. 27 incident at the 3:18 bar, Lima City Council voted to refer the matter to its Safety Services Committee and authorized the law director to subpoena all video footage of the event.
Lima City Council on Feb. 5 voted to send the Sept. 27 use‑of‑force incident at a downtown bar known as “3:18” to the council’s Safety Services Committee and authorized the law director to issue subpoenas for video evidence from the scene.
The vote follows public testimony from residents who said officers used excessive force during a response to a fight at about 03:18 on Sept. 27. Dozens of speakers asked the city for accountability, independent review and improved de‑escalation training.
The decision matters because councilors said they want a formal, documented review that collects all available video and the law director’s office can compel footage if businesses or individuals do not voluntarily provide recordings.
Several residents who testified described what they said they saw on video or experienced in person. Heaven Simpson, who…
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