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State rep. candidate arrested in connection with assault at local bar
HARRISON TWP., Montgomery County - A former Butler Township trustee and Republican candidate for a state representative seat is facing a misdemeanor after he allegedly punched a man in the face during a bar fight.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Shiloh Athletic Club, 5515 N. Main St., about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, after a man said Joseph Ellis punched him in the face during an argument at the bar, according to a sheriff’s incident report.
Ellis, 56, is a candidate to fill Seth Morgan’s (R-Huber Heights) seat. He is running against Michael E. Henne of Clayton in the May primary.
But Wednesday Edward Miller, 58, said he and girlfriend Molly Miller were leaving the club when Ellis approached and started yelling at them, the report stated.
During the argument, Ellis punched Edward Miller near his right eye, causing a cut and swelling, the report stated. Deputies later learned Molly Miller is Ellis’ ex-girlfriend.
Edward Miller said he had to go to Urgent Care to receive treatment for his wounds. A bartender at the club backed Miller’s claim and said Ellis was kicked out of the club immediately after throwing a punch, the report stated.
The bartender said Miller never threw a punch at Ellis.
Butler Township police went to Ellis’ house in the 2200 block of Kershner Road, but did not locate him, the report stated.
Deputies later located Ellis and booked him into the county jail on a misdemeanor assault charge. A court date has not been set.
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