A street-level view of a wide pedestrian crosswalk in downtown Cincinnati, featuring tall stone buildings, several people walking, and a few cars in the background.

Ohio AG assistant attacked in downtown Cincinnati after suspect allegedly demanded money

A senior attorney with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office was assaulted in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators describe the incident as an unprovoked attack following a request for money. Cincinnati police arrested a 50-year-old man shortly after the incident. Prosecutors have charged him with assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. The victim, identified through court…

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Composite image showing Dion Crockett and Bridgette Morris in front of The Evanston affordable housing complex in Cincinnati, illustrating a story about alleged rent theft and housing oversight failures.

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

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