Fairfield Reporter

Fairfield Police have announced that Jose Ciprian Ramirez-Hernandez, 31, of Cincinnati, has been indicted on six counts of felonious assault related to a June 8 shooting at the Sabor Peruano nightclub. He remains in custody under an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer, according to a report.

According to the Journal-News, Fairfield Police officers responded to the June 8 shooting at Sabor Peruano on Dixie Highway. They found a victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later released. Police reports indicate that this incident was part of a larger pattern of violence at the venue. Fairfield Police noted that this shooting was one of two in recent months at Sabor Peruano, prompting what they called a "targeted operation" to reduce violence and restore safety in the area.

The Butler County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed through Journal-News reporting that Ramirez-Hernandez allegedly fired into a vehicle carrying multiple people during the June 8 incident. Grand jury proceedings resulted in his indictment on six counts of felonious assault, each classified as a second-degree felony. Under Ohio law, such charges can lead to a prison sentence of two to eight years per count, underscoring the severity of the allegations.

According to WLWT5, Butler County Sheriff’s records suggest Ramirez-Hernandez may be in the United States illegally, leading to a detainer request from ICE. ICE detainers are formal requests asking local jurisdictions to hold individuals so that federal authorities can take custody. WLWT5 also reported that Ramirez-Hernandez was booked into the Butler County Jail on Friday and is awaiting arraignment, which had not yet been scheduled as of the report.

Fairfield Police is the official law enforcement agency for Fairfield, Ohio, tasked with protecting residents, investigating crimes, and addressing community safety issues. According to the City of Fairfield’s website, the department emphasizes a community-oriented approach by working directly with residents and businesses to identify and address recurring problems. In the past year, police have logged 42 calls for service at Sabor Peruano, demonstrating their sustained focus on mitigating violence and disorder at the establishment.