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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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Murder-suicide investigation underway after 2 found dead in Liberty Township home

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what officials describe as an apparent murder-suicide in a quiet suburban neighborhood north of Cincinnati. Authorities say the investigation began after deputies conducted a welfare check on April 1. Deputies responded to a home on Hidden Oaks Lane in Liberty Township after a concerned family member requested a…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

Cincinnati police vehicles block off Vine and Hubert streets in Over-the-Rhine at night following a shooting investigation

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Over-the-Rhine Shooting: Footage Suggests Coordinated Buildup Before Gunfire

What Happened in Over-the-Rhine An Over-the-Rhine shooting is under investigation after a victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head, according to reporting from WCPO and the Cincinnati Police Department . The incident occurred on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 in Cincinnati Police District 1, which includes Over-the-Rhine and surrounding…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMarch 25, 20260Comments

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Violent crime crackdown leads to 9 arrests and firearm seizures in Cincinnati

Violent crime crackdown efforts in Cincinnati resulted in nine felony arrests during a multi-agency operation. The violent crime crackdown also led to the recovery of several illegal firearms, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts. Authorities in Cincinnati announced the results of a targeted anti-violence initiative conducted over multiple days in March. The operation involved coordinated enforcement actions…

ByNina OliverioMarch 18, 20260Comments

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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”?

Murder-suicide investigation underway after 2 found dead in Liberty Township home

Over-the-Rhine Shooting: Footage Suggests Coordinated Buildup Before Gunfire

Violent crime crackdown leads to 9 arrests and firearm seizures in Cincinnati

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