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Summer crime plan expands youth programs and policing in Cincinnati

Cincinnati leaders are rolling out a summer crime plan aimed at reducing seasonal violence. The summer crime plan focuses on youth programs and updated policing strategies across the city. Cincinnati officials announced a coordinated effort to curb crime during the summer months, when incidents historically rise. City leaders said the plan combines expanded youth programming…

ByNina OliverioMay 6, 20260Comments

Attorney Stephen Imm speaking at a microphone during a press conference at Finney Law Firm regarding the legal challenge to the firing of Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge.

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Cincinnati chief firing challenged as lawyer calls termination illegal

The firing of the former Cincinnati chief has triggered a legal dispute after the former police chief’s lawyer called the termination unlawful. The case is now moving toward arbitration and possible federal court action. The former Cincinnati police chief, Teresa Theetge, was dismissed on April 23, 2026, by City Manager Sheryl Long. City officials said…

ByNina OliverioApril 24, 20260Comments

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge smiling in a convertible car.

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Ex-police chief fight escalates as Theetge signals legal battle ahead

Police chief fight intensifies as former Cincinnati leader signals next move The fight continues as legal threats emerge and city prepares response. Former Cincinnati police chief Teresa Theetge signals she is not backing down. This fight is expected to shift into a legal battle as city officials prepare for potential lawsuits and leadership changes. The…

ByNina OliverioApril 24, 20260Comments

Close-up of Teresa Theetge with a tense expression, wearing a black blazer and white blouse against a dark background following her firing as Cincinnati police chief

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Cincinnati Police Chief Fired — And the Way It Happened Is What’s Setting People Off

So there it is. The Cincinnati police chief firing is now official. City Manager Sheryl Long put it in writing and sent it out to the entire department. The email City Manager Sheryl Long sent to the Cincinnati Police Department announcing the immediate termination of Chief Teresa Theetge after months of investigation and leave. Chief Teresa…

BySignal 99April 23, 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

Metal barricades at The Banks district displaying a sign about reinstated age restrictions and security checkpoints.

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The Banks restrictions return after Opening Day chaos and arrests

Crowd control measures are back in place after a chaotic Opening Day drew thousands to the riverfront entertainment district. City officials and law enforcement say the decision to restore The Banks restrictions came after multiple fights, arrests, and reports of disorderly conduct throughout the evening. According to reports by local outlets including WLWT and WCPO,…

ByNina OliverioApril 13, 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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What the Theetge Report Reveals About CPD Leadership in Cincinnati

The Theetge report does more than evaluate a police chief. It exposes how leadership, politics, and internal systems collide inside the Cincinnati Police Department. The findings are direct, but the implications are harder to pin down. The Theetge report brings new context to these discussions. For readers who want to compare perspectives directly, my original analysis…

ByTodd ZinserApril 2, 20260Comments

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Summer crime plan expands youth programs and policing in Cincinnati

Cincinnati chief firing challenged as lawyer calls termination illegal

Ex-police chief fight escalates as Theetge signals legal battle ahead

Cincinnati Police Chief Fired — And the Way It Happened Is What’s Setting People Off

Over-the-Rhine shooting leaves one injured near school dismissal

Over-the-Rhine shooting prompts street shutdown, police investigation

The Banks restrictions return after Opening Day chaos and arrests

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?

What the Theetge Report Reveals About CPD Leadership in Cincinnati

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