Knock-off merchandise at Kettering store prompts lengthy investigation, police raids

Doors to the business were locked Monday afternoon. Inside, the store and shelves were full of items ranging from furniture, kitchen goods, clothing and toys. There were no lights on but also no signs stating why the store was not open. Calls to the business went to a voice message saying the number was not accepting messages.

Officer Joe Ferrell, the Kettering Police Department’s public information officer, said the Tactical Crime Suppression Unit, made up of officers from multiple local police departments, began an investigation following a complaint by a customer who purchased what turned out to be a counterfeit product.

It is not clear what item specifically was purchased that led to the complaint.

Ferrell said to his knowledge there have been no arrests or charges filed yet as part of this investigation.

The raids involved the tactical crime unit along with the Kettering, Centerville, Oakwood, Springboro, Miamisburg, Moraine, West Carrollton and Huber Heights police departments and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Kettering police said.