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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:…

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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 Oliverio15 hours ago0Comments

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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 Oliverio3 days ago0Comments

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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 Oliverio4 days ago0Comments

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East Price Hill shooting raises concerns over vacant homes

East Price Hill shooting has renewed attention on how Cincinnati handles vacant residential properties after an 11-year-old boy was shot near a property with a history of code concerns. The shooting also has drawn attention to the city’s new Vacant Building Registry and questions about whether vacant homes are properly secured. An 11-year-old boy was…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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East Price Hill shooting leaves 14-year-old boy seriously injured

East Price Hill shooting injured a 14-year-old boy Tuesday night, according to multiple police sources. The boy suffered serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment after the shooting. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the 3700 block of Warsaw Avenue. Cincinnati police and SWAT officers responded to the area as investigators…

ByNina OliverioAugust 19, 20260Comments

Damaged guardrail and overgrown roadside embankment at the site of a vehicle crash in the Mill Creek area of Cincinnati.

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Mill Creek crash kills four as survivor’s mother recounts escape

The Mill Creek crash killed four people Saturday after a vehicle entered the water near Cincinnati’s Western Hills Viaduct. The crash left one woman hospitalized after the vehicle struck a guardrail and plunged into the creek. Cincinnati police said the crash happened around 5:50 p.m. Saturday near the dead end of Queen City Avenue, just…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

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North Avondale shooting injures 4, police say

North Avondale shooting injured four people Saturday night, according to Cincinnati police. The North Avondale shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, police reported. North Avondale shooting leaves four injured Four people suffered injuries in a shooting in Cincinnati’s North Avondale neighborhood Saturday night. Cincinnati police said officers responded to a report of gunfire at…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police shoot abduction suspect after Green Township chase

Cincinnati police fatally shot an abduction suspect after a 45-minute pursuit ended in Green Township Saturday afternoon. The abduction suspect, identified as 23-year-old Timothy Cromwell, allegedly approached officers with a knife before police opened fire. Abduction suspect led police on 45-minute chase Police began searching for Cromwell after receiving an abduction report around 4 p.m.…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

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3 plead not guilty in Oakley boy case as Rankin seeks competency hearing

The three defendants face expanded charges in connection with the death of 7-year-old William Evans. The new indictment adds several serious allegations to the case. All three defendants entered not guilty pleas during Friday’s court proceedings. Their pleas mean prosecutors must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Rankin’s attorney also requested a…

ByNina OliverioAugust 14, 20260Comments

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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

East Price Hill shooting raises concerns over vacant homes

East Price Hill shooting leaves 14-year-old boy seriously injured

Mill Creek crash kills four as survivor’s mother recounts escape

North Avondale shooting injures 4, police say

Cincinnati police shoot abduction suspect after Green Township chase

3 plead not guilty in Oakley boy case as Rankin seeks competency hearing

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