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Summer crime plan expands youth programs and policing in Cincinnati

Cincinnati leaders are rolling out a summer crime plan aimed at reducing seasonal violence. The summer crime plan focuses on youth programs and updated policing strategies across the city. Cincinnati officials announced a coordinated effort to curb crime during the summer months, when incidents historically rise. City leaders said the plan combines expanded youth programming…

ByNina OliverioMay 6, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police chief firing shows tension between city manager and police leadership

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Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Cincinnati police chief firing: what the letter says vs. what it leaves out The official case against Teresa Theetge is laid out clearly. Sheryl Long said the chief failed to fully implement the Summer Safety Plan. This failure was despite repeated directions to increase patrols in the downtown core of Cincinnati. In light of Cincinnati…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 24, 20260Comments

A wooden judicial gavel resting on a sound block in a Cincinnati courtroom, symbolizing a guilty plea in a murder case involving an argument over an NFL game.

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Cincinnati man admits killing friend after NFL dispute

A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to killing his friend following an argument tied to NFL teams. This was a case that has drawn regional attention and renewed debate over plea agreements in violent crimes. The incident, which began as a disagreement over the New York Jets and Denver Broncos, ended in a fatal stabbing…

ByNina OliverioApril 20, 20260Comments

Stacks of cash and a plaque for a $3.4 million Cincinnati violent crime reduction grant in front of a city skyline and crime analysis map.

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Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

Ohio violent crime funding will distribute $3.4 million to law enforcement agencies across the state. Ohio officials announced a new round of grants aimed at reducing violent crime through targeted enforcement and prevention strategies. Governor Mike DeWine said the funding supports local agencies working to address crime trends and improve public safety outcomes. The grants…

ByNina OliverioApril 17, 20260Comments

Police crime scene at the intersection of McMicken Avenue and Walnut Street in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, featuring yellow caution tape and evidence markers.

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Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

A daytime shooting in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood left one person injured Tuesday afternoon and triggered a nearby school lockdown, according to police and local reports. The incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. near East McMicken Avenue and Walnut Street, an area with regular pedestrian traffic during school dismissal hours. Officers with the Cincinnati Police Department responded…

ByNina OliverioApril 16, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police cars and yellow crime scene tape block Walnut Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood with evidence markers on the ground following a shooting.

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Over-the-Rhine shooting prompts street shutdown, police investigation

Police in Cincinnati closed a section of Walnut Street in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood after reports of gunfire around 2:15 p.m. Officers arrived near the intersection of Walnut Street and Liberty Street and secured the area. Authorities confirmed one victim was found at the scene. Emergency crews provided medical aid before transporting the victim. Officials said…

ByNina OliverioApril 14, 20260Comments

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Third Arrest in Fatal Over-the-Rhine Shooting Raises New Questions About Repeat Offenders

Cincinnati police announced that 18-year-old Jalen Cook has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Thomas “T.J.” Bell in Over-the-Rhine. The arrest makes Cook the third suspect taken into custody in the case, joining Davon Marcum and a 17-year-old previously charged in Bell’s death. Police said Bell was shot on Sept. 16,…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati meth supplier sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

A Cincinnati man will spend the next 10 years in federal prison after authorities identified him as a key source of methamphetamine for local dealers. Federal prosecutors said the Cincinnati meth supplier played a central role in distributing large quantities of illegal drugs across the region. The case reflects a broader push by law enforcement…

ByNina OliverioApril 8, 20260Comments

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Is Cincinnati Becoming the Next “Once Great City”?

Cincinnati crime concerns are starting to feel different. Not just like a run of bad headlines. Not just like a few isolated incidents that come and go. More like a question about direction, about whether the city is still building on its momentum or starting to drift into something harder to reverse. A recent Daily…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 4, 20260Comments

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Summer crime plan expands youth programs and policing in Cincinnati

Cincinnati Police Chief Firing: Accountability or Cover?

Cincinnati man admits killing friend after NFL dispute

Ohio violent crime funding distributes $3.4M, with $403K to Greater Cincinnati

Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

Over-the-Rhine shooting prompts street shutdown, police investigation

Third Arrest in Fatal Over-the-Rhine Shooting Raises New Questions About Repeat Offenders

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Cincinnati meth supplier sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

Is Cincinnati Becoming the Next “Once Great City”?

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