Hourslong SWAT, police investigation ends in Dayton

A large police presence was reported outside a house in the 300 block of Smith Street in Dayton on Friday, July 25, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

A large police presence was reported outside a house in the 300 block of Smith Street in Dayton on Friday, July 25, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

An hourslong SWAT and police investigation has ended on Smith Street Friday.

Crews were in the 300 block of Smith Street late Friday morning. At 3:32 p.m., Dayton police posted on social media that police activity has concluded and the street has reopened.

Initial emergency scanner traffic indicated SWAT and hostage negotiation crews were being requested to a house on Smith Street late Friday morning.

A large police presence was reported outside a house in the 300 block of Smith Street in Dayton on Friday, July 25, 2025. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF

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It’s not clear what prompted the response.

Dayton police posted on social media around 1:10 p.m. asking people to avoid the area while police activity took place.

We’ll update this story as more information is available.

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