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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

Car performing a burnout during a street takeover as a large crowd watches and records with phones

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Street Takeover Attempt Near Woodward High School Ends in Dozens of Arrests

What began as a planned street takeover early Sunday morning near Woodward High School ended very differently than organizers likely expected. According to information gathered at the scene, roughly 75 vehicles blocked the roadway and refused to disperse when officers arrived. When a Cincinnati police officer called for assistance, units from multiple agencies responded to…

BySignal 99March 15, 20260Comments

A brass balance scale weighs stacks of cash labeled "$2 MILLION+ FRAUD PROCEEDS" against smartphones displaying dating apps and playing cards with hearts. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio seal and the Cincinnati skyline are visible in the background.

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Cincinnati romance scam: Man sentenced to prison in $2M laundering scheme

The Cincinnati romance scam case ended with a federal prison sentence for a local man involved in laundering millions from online fraud victims. The romance scam targeted vulnerable people across the United States, many of whom lost life savings after being manipulated through online relationships. A federal judge has sentenced Richard Opoku Agyemang, 41, of…

ByNina OliverioMarch 11, 20260Comments

Yellow police tape reading "CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS" stretched across an outdoor background.

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FBI joins Cincinnati nightclub shooting investigation after Riverfront Live

The Cincinnati nightclub shooting has authorities offering rewards for tips. Police and federal agents are intensifying efforts after the Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded nine people early Sunday inside Riverfront Live. The incident occurred at a busy concert venue in the city’s East End. Authorities have not yet identified or charged a suspect. However, the…

ByNina OliverioMarch 3, 20260Comments

Northside Shooting Scene on Hamilton Avenue

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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…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

A stack of US fifty-dollar bills lying on a dark surface, illustrating financial crime or theft.

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Cincinnati woman pleads guilty in veteran funds theft case

Article Summary A Cincinnati woman has admitted to veteran funds theft, pleading guilty to misappropriating more than $158,000 from four elderly or seriously ill U.S. military veterans. She was entrusted to help manage these veterans financially. The defendant allegedly spent the stolen money on personal travel, dining, and shopping. Her sentencing date is pending in…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 4, 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…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 15, 20260Comments

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…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

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

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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…

BySignal 99January 13, 20260Comments

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

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

Street Takeover Attempt Near Woodward High School Ends in Dozens of Arrests

Cincinnati romance scam: Man sentenced to prison in $2M laundering scheme

FBI joins Cincinnati nightclub shooting investigation after Riverfront Live

Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

Cincinnati woman pleads guilty in veteran funds theft case

Federal grand jury indicts suspect in Vance home vandalism case

Violent crime reduction operation leads to multiple arrests in Cincinnati

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

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