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Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

A deadly Northside shooting early Sunday morning has intensified concerns about safety in one of Cincinnati’s busiest entertainment corridors. Gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, an area known for its nightlife, restaurants, and music venues. Now, as investigators review evidence, residents and business leaders are pressing for change. What…
February 17, 20260Comments

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Federal grand jury indicts suspect in Vance home vandalism case

Article Summary A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old William D. DeFoor on three charges related to the January 5 vandalism of Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence. The charges include damaging government property, committing violence in a restricted area, and resisting federal officers. Prosecutors say DeFoor used a hammer to break multiple historic windows…
January 15, 20260Comments

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Yellow "Crime Scene Do Not Cross" tape against a dark background, illustrating the violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati.
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Violent crime reduction operation leads to multiple arrests in Cincinnati

A multi-agency violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati on January 12, 2026, led by Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of stolen vehicles and illegally possessed firearms.  The operation, part of Governor DeWine’s initiative targeting repeat violent offenders, included high-speed…
January 14, 20260Comments

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Teenagers gathered outdoors in an urban Cincinnati neighborhood, illustrating concerns around juvenile crime and youth violence
Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati’s Kids Are Being Recruited Into Violence — And We’re Pretending Not to See It

Our kids are dying—in city parks, on street corners, in neighborhoods that have quietly become battlegrounds. Everyone sees it. Everyone feels it. And yet we keep acting surprised regarding juvenile crime in Cincinnati. Cincinnati has 52 neighborhoods—strong, proud, working communities. But too many of them, especially where opportunity runs thin, have become places…
January 13, 20260Comments

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Community Opinion Politics

After an 11-Year-Old Is Killed, Cincinnati Must Confront Violent Crime and Accountability

The following is a firsthand account reflecting on violent crime, public safety, and accountability in Cincinnati. Cincinnati violent crime accountability is a crucial issue to address. A Night That Changed a Family Forever On the first night of 2026 in Cincinnati, a precious 11-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing with her cousins in…
January 4, 20260Comments

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Jail bars and a detained individual, symbolizing concerns about violent crime and accountability in Cincinnati.
Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Crime and Accountability: A Community Demands Answers

Recent acts of violence across Cincinnati during the holiday season have shaken public confidence. These events left families grieving losses that should never have occurred. Moreover, these incidents highlight concerns over Cincinnati crime accountability. On Christmas Eve, a woman was found dead in West Price Hill. On Christmas Day, a mother and her two children…
January 3, 20260Comments

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Silver handcuffs resting on a dark wooden surface, representing the reduction in violent crime across Ohio in 2025.
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State crime reduction initiative yields over 500 felony arrests in 2025, says Ohio governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a targeted state initiative aimed at curbing violent crime has resulted in 521 felony arrests. Additionally, the initiative led to the seizure of 175 illegally possessed firearms over the past year. The results come from the Governor’s Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. This initiative deployed state resources to support…
December 31, 20250Comments

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Reducing holiday theft risk for Cincinnati residents this holiday

As the holiday season ramps up, theft remains a key concern for Cincinnati residents, law enforcement, and retailers alike. It is noteworthy because holiday theft cases can significantly impact communities. With more people out shopping and delivery activity increasing across neighborhoods, opportunities for thieves also grow. Awareness about holiday theft cases is essential to mitigate…
December 19, 20250Comments

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