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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Cincinnati police barricades now surround part of University Square as officers increase their presence near the University of Cincinnati following several recent shooting incidents. The Cincinnati police barricades appeared Tuesday around a grassy area across from UC’s main campus on Calhoun Street. The new measures follow three reported shooting incidents near campus since the fall semester…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Lower Price Hill church break-in causes $100,000 in damage

A church break-in at a Lower Price Hill church caused an estimated $100,000 in damage and stolen goods. The incident targeted a food pantry and a closed daycare at State Avenue United Methodist Church. It happened last Thursday at the church in the 800 block of State Avenue. Volunteers discovered the damage when they arrived…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati man pleads guilty in vandalism JD Vance’s home

A vandalism case resulted in federal guilty pleas from a Cincinnati man Tuesday. This involves two federal charges tied to damage at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence. William D. DeFoor, 26, pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to two federal charges related to the January vandalism at Vance’s East Walnut Hills home. The guilty plea means…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

A fight resulted in five arrests near the University of Cincinnati on Monday afternoon. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. near West McMillan Street and the university’s Square Loop. Cincinnati police arrested four juveniles and one adult after a large fight near the University of Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 31. Local 12 reported that…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

A Gunfire near the University of Cincinnati prompted a police response early Sunday at University Square. The incident sent students running from the area shortly before 2:30 a.m. Aug. 30. According to WLWT’s report, no one was injured in the latest incident. Cincinnati police also increased patrols around the university after several recent incidents near…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati assistant principal charged with sexual battery

An assistant principal at Aiken New Tech High School has been charged with felony sexual battery. This came after Cincinnati police accused him of engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with a 16-year-old student, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hamilton County Municipal Court. Steven Barton, 43, serves as an assistant principal in the Cincinnati…

ByNina OliverioAugust 29, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati crime after youth curfew: What the data actually shows

It has been a year since Cincinnati passed the new curfew ordinance. The ordinance took effect on August 15, 2025. After a year, how did it affect the city, especially the business districts? Cincinnati curfew rules Since August 15, 2025 , Cincinnati has enforced a year-round, citywide curfew for unaccompanied minors under 18. Citywide:…

ByNina OliverioAugust 28, 20260Comments

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2 Cincinnati police officers injured amid pursuit tied to homicide investigation

Cincinnati police arrested three people after a vehicle connected to a homicide investigation, fled from officers on Thursday. The same pursuit caused three crashes and sent five people including two officers, to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police followed the vehicle through several Cincinnati neighborhoods before the case ended near State Street and Harrison Avenue. Cincinnati police…

ByNina OliverioAugust 28, 20260Comments

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16-year-old arrested in East Price Hill teen’s killing

Charges have been filed against a 16-year-old in the death of 14-year-old Rakeem Blair Jr. The East Price Hill shooting happened Aug. 18 on Warsaw Avenue, where Blair suffered a gunshot wound and later died. East Price Hill shooting leads to juvenile arrest Cincinnati police arrested a 16-year-old Monday in connection with the fatal East…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

Cincinnati police are investigating two shootings near the University of Cincinnati after both incidents wounded one person each. Police said both victims are expected to survive, while investigators have not announced any arrests or suspects. The shootings happened within two days as students returned for the University of Cincinnati’s fall semester. The second incident happened…

ByNina OliverioAugust 25, 20260Comments

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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Lower Price Hill church break-in causes $100,000 in damage

Cincinnati man pleads guilty in vandalism JD Vance’s home

5 arrested after fight near UC as police increase campus safety efforts

Gunfire near UC raises safety concerns as police increase patrols

Cincinnati assistant principal charged with sexual battery

Cincinnati crime after youth curfew: What the data actually shows

2 Cincinnati police officers injured amid pursuit tied to homicide investigation

16-year-old arrested in East Price Hill teen’s killing

Shootings leave 2 wounded near University of Cincinnati campus

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