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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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5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Sword cane bond proceedings moved forward Thursday in Hamilton County court after a person accused of bringing a concealed weapon into Cincinnati City Hall appeared before a judge. The bond's conditions now include electronic monitoring, a weapons ban, and restrictions preventing the defendant from entering Cincinnati City Hall and the nearby Centennial building. The case…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati dog verdict: Father found guilty in toddler mauling case

The Hamilton County court found Warren Houston guilty in the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley Wright. The ruling came after a bench trial, where a judge decided the case without a jury. Charges included involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, and endangering children. The case drew wide attention due to the circumstances surrounding the fatal dog…

ByNina OliverioApril 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati flute thief returns to court over unpaid restitution

The Cincinnati flute thief case is back in the spotlight as a Hamilton County court reviews whether the defendant violated probation by failing to repay victims. Patricia North, a former instrument repair shop owner, originally pleaded guilty in 2021 to charges tied to missing and resold musical instruments. Authorities say she accepted high-value flutes for…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

A wooden judicial gavel resting on a sound block in a Cincinnati courtroom, symbolizing a guilty plea in a murder case involving an argument over an NFL game.

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Cincinnati man admits killing friend after NFL dispute

A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to killing his friend following an argument tied to NFL teams. This was a case that has drawn regional attention and renewed debate over plea agreements in violent crimes. The incident, which began as a disagreement over the New York Jets and Denver Broncos, ended in a fatal stabbing…

ByNina OliverioApril 20, 20260Comments

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Controversial Downtown brawl case dismissed against Alex Tchervinski

The controversial downtown brawl case officially came to an unexpected end this Tuesday morning. A local judge dismissed the downtown brawl case after crucial witnesses failed to appear. Prosecutors dropped all charges against Alex Tchervinski. WLWT reported the swift dismissal on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The sudden conclusion of this downtown brawl case surprised many…

ByNina OliverioApril 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati club shooting suspects face new charges after mass gunfire incident

The Cincinnati club shooting case is expanding as prosecutors file additional charges against two men accused of opening fire inside a downtown music venue. The shooting had injured nine people and triggered state and federal investigations into illegal firearms and violent disputes inside crowded nightlife venues. Authorities say the shooting happened during a packed event…

ByNina OliverioMarch 6, 20260Comments

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Mass shooting grudge motive linked to Riverfront Live chaos

A mass shooting grudge drove a gunman’s actions inside Riverfront Live early Sunday. Prosecutors and federal authorities now say the mass shooting grudge between two men sparked a chaotic exchange of gunfire. This occurred at the packed music venue. The March 1 incident wounded nine people and sent hundreds of patrons fleeing in panic. This…

ByNina OliverioMarch 4, 20260Comments

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City, state sue to close In Between Tavern after deadly shootings

In Between Tavern has become a focus of legal action after the city and state filed a lawsuit. The City of Cincinnati and the state of Ohio filed the In Between Tavern lawsuit in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on Thursday. The action seeks a court order to close the bar at Third and…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 20, 20260Comments

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Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Cincinnati dog verdict: Father found guilty in toddler mauling case

Cincinnati flute thief returns to court over unpaid restitution

Cincinnati man admits killing friend after NFL dispute

Controversial Downtown brawl case dismissed against Alex Tchervinski

Cincinnati club shooting suspects face new charges after mass gunfire incident

Mass shooting grudge motive linked to Riverfront Live chaos

City, state sue to close In Between Tavern after deadly shootings

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