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…
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…
A tragic Christmas morning shooting in the West End in Cincinnati has left a mother and her two young children hospitalized with serious injuries, according to a report by WCPO.
According to police reports, a mother and her children, ages 10 and 15, were wounded about 3 a.m. A driver in another vehicle opened fire…
As the holiday season ramps up, theft remains a key concern for Cincinnati residents, law enforcement, and retailers alike. It is noteworthy because holiday theft cases can significantly impact communities.
With more people out shopping and delivery activity increasing across neighborhoods, opportunities for thieves also grow. Awareness about holiday theft cases is essential to mitigate…
If you’ve walked around downtown Cincinnati recently, you’ve probably heard some version of the same question:
“Where are all the police?”
A summer of viral fight videos, high-profile incidents on Fountain Square, mixed crime data, shifting youth curfews, and the sudden removal of the police chief have left many residents confused about what Cincinnati's actual…


