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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on police cameras, drones, license plate readers

Several council members from the Cincinnati City Council had some questions. Council members Anna Albi, Seth Walsh, and Jeff Cramerding have asked the city administration to provide a detailed overview of its surveillance technology within 30 days. The request covers cameras, police drones, and automated license plate readers. Council members also want information about current…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 9, 20260Comments

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Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Cincinnati police barricades now surround part of University Square as officers increase their presence near the University of Cincinnati following several recent shooting incidents. The Cincinnati police barricades appeared Tuesday around a grassy area across from UC’s main campus on Calhoun Street. The new measures follow three reported shooting incidents near campus since the fall semester…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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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:…

ByNina OliverioAugust 28, 20260Comments

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OTR Crime Is Down. So Why Don’t the Numbers Add Up?

OTR Crime Is Down. The 2005 Comparison Has Problems Cincinnati Police Department’s Aug. 24 report puts Over-the-Rhine at 77 violent offenses this year, down from 83 last year. City Hall calls that proof Over-the-Rhine crime is falling. OTR crime numbers did fall this year. CPD’s Aug. 24 report confirms it. That is real progress, and nobody at…

ByAdam KoehlerAugust 28, 20260Comments

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OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

Over-the-Rhine was once considered one of Cincinnati’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods. Major redevelopment efforts over the past two decades helped reduce violent crime and attract new residents and businesses. However, some sections of northern Over-the-Rhine continue to face persistent challenges related to drug activity, homelessness, public disorder, and safety concerns, according to residents, police reports, and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 6, 20260Comments

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National Night Out brings Cincinnati communities together

Cincinnati residents gathered in neighborhoods across the city Tuesday as part of National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between communities and public safety agencies. The gatherings brought together residents, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, nonprofit organizations, and local leaders to discuss crime prevention, emergency readiness, and community resources. Events took place…

ByNina OliverioAugust 5, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets spending cuts and public safety funding The City of Cincinnati’s budget deficit proposal includes vacancy freezes, infrastructure investments, and higher public safety spending for fiscal year 2027. Moreover, the budget deficit concerns dominated City Hall discussions after Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget aimed at closing…

ByNina OliverioMay 25, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati officials are preparing a larger city budget while warning that mounting overtime costs and staffing shortages could strain finances for years. Mayor Aftab Pureval and City Manager Sheryl Long introduced a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget that increases spending even as the city faces a projected $30 million deficit. According to reports from…

ByNina OliverioMay 22, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Downtown Beatdown Sentencing: Light Pleas Highlight Hamilton County Justice Concerns

The Cincinnati Downtown Beatdown Sentencing Has Reignited Public Frustration Two defendants in the viral July 26, 2025 mob assault received relatively light outcomes today in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. The brutal group attack near 4th and Elm was captured on multiple videos showing victims being punched, kicked, and stomped, including a woman who intervened…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 19, 20260Comments

A wooden judge's gavel rests on a desk with the Cincinnati city skyline visible through a window in the background, representing the legal proceedings for the Fountain Square shooting suspect.

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Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

The man accused of killing a 25-year-old CityBird employee at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square has been formally indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury, according to newly released court documents. Prosecutors said 36-year-old Christopher Shipman now faces charges including aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault following the May 8 shooting death of Darius Wheeler. The shooting…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council seeks answers on police cameras, drones, license plate readers

Barricades are now up by Cincinnati police following shootings near UC campus

Cincinnati crime after youth curfew: What the data actually shows

OTR Crime Is Down. So Why Don’t the Numbers Add Up?

OTR school safety concerns prompt principal’s plea to Cincinnati City Council

National Night Out brings Cincinnati communities together

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati proposes larger budget as police overtime climbs amid $30M deficit

Cincinnati Downtown Beatdown Sentencing: Light Pleas Highlight Hamilton County Justice Concerns

Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

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