For Immediate Release
Media Release Number: 26MR03 – April 17, 2026

The Piqua Police Department arrested a suspect on discharge of a firearm and illegal substance charges following a response to a disturbance last evening.

Officers responded to a call for a disturbance near Kiwanis Park, West North Street and Walker Street, at 9:33 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026. As officers were responding, the verbal disturbance escalated to a report of shots fired.

The disturbance began as a verbal altercation between parties known to each other. A male suspect admitted to firing multiple rounds from a firearm into the air.

Phillip Ragland, 22, of Piqua, was arrested and charged with fourth-degree misdemeanor discharge of a firearm on or near a prohibited premises and fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine and is being held at Miami County Jail. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed.

No one was injured from the discharge of the firearm. One involved party suffered an injury as the result of fleeing the scene of the incident. The individual was treated on the scene and refused transport to the hospital.

There is no ongoing threat to the community. Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to call Piqua Police Department at 937-778-2027.