To:
City Council – Charlotte Gordon
Mayor – Charlotte Gordon
Police Chief – Debby Brewer
Internal Affairs Division
United States Department of Justice
Southern District of Ohio – Dominick S. Gerace Jr.
Ohio State Highway Patrol – Colonel Charles A. Jones
Civilian Review Board

From: Concerned Citizens of Portsmouth, Ohio
Date: December 1, 2025

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Purpose of This Petition

We, the undersigned citizens, respectfully submit this petition to formally raise serious concerns regarding repeated allegations of misconduct involving Trooper Nick Lewis. These concerns are based on firsthand accounts, court records, and public information. The alleged misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
 • Abuse of authority
 • Violation of constitutional rights
 • Fabrication or misrepresentation of evidence
 • False accusations
 • Harassment and intimidation
 • Excessive use of force
 • Discriminatory practices
 • Failure to follow proper legal procedures

These alleged actions have caused serious harm to individuals and have significantly damaged public trust in law enforcement and the justice system.

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Statement of Concern

There have been multiple community reports and legal records raising concern that Trooper Nick Lewis and others may have engaged in the following alleged actions:
 • Wrongful accusations without sufficient evidence
 • Traffic stops without proper probable cause
 • Tampering with or destruction of physical evidence
 • Altering or changing official statements
 • Conducting searches of female individuals without the presence of a female officer
 • Searching vehicles without lawful justification
 • Making drug accusations without K-9 confirmation
 • Fabricating or exaggerating charges
 • Ignoring proper investigative procedures
 • Conducting unlawful searches and seizures
 • Using intimidation or coercion
 • Filing misleading or inaccurate police reports

These allegations, if proven true, represent violations of the following constitutional protections:
 • Fourth Amendment — Protection against unlawful search and seizure
 • Fifth Amendment — Right to due process
 • Sixth Amendment — Right to a fair trial
 • Fourteenth Amendment — Equal protection under the law

No citizen should live in fear of being falsely accused or wrongfully charged by those sworn to uphold the law.

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Supporting Legal References

The following public court decisions and reports raise serious legal questions regarding law enforcement conduct in this region:
 • Ohio Court of Appeals Findings on Suppression of Evidence
 • Ohio Supreme Court Rulings on Traffic Stops and Probable Cause
 • Fourth District Court of Appeals Decisions
 • Public Reporting on Evidence Tampering Investigations

(Full case citations and documentation attached separately for official review.)

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Impact on the Community

Alleged police misconduct has caused:
 • Emotional and psychological trauma
 • Loss of employment and personal reputation
 • Financial hardship due to attorney and court costs
 • Widespread distrust between citizens and law enforcement
 • Increased fear, division, and reluctance to seek police assistance

When misconduct is ignored, innocent lives are damaged and justice is delayed for real victims of crime.

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Our Formal Demands

We respectfully and urgently call for the following actions:
 1. Independent investigations into all allegations of misconduct
 2. Immediate release of body camera footage in disputed arrests and use-of-force cases
 3. Appropriate disciplinary action, including termination where wrongdoing is confirmed
 4. Criminal prosecution when laws are violated
 5. Strengthened civilian oversight with real enforcement authority
 6. Mandatory body camera usage at all times while on duty
 7. Judicial review of past questionable arrests and convictions
 8. Enhanced training on constitutional rights, de-escalation, and accountability

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Legal and Moral Responsibility

Law enforcement officers swear an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States. When this oath is violated, the public has both a legal and moral duty to demand transparency, reform, and justice. Silence enables corruption. Accountability restores public trust.

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Conclusion

We are not against law enforcement. We stand firmly against misconduct, corruption, and injustice. Good officers deserve to work in systems that demand integrity rather than shield wrongdoing. Our community deserves protection, fairness, and truth.

We therefore demand immediate action on these matters.