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Teen takeovers and crowd control efforts at The Banks in downtown Cincinnati as police officers monitor a large gathering.

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Teen Takeovers Are Spreading Across America. What’s Cincinnati Is Doing About It?

While teen takeovers sweep across large cities, Cincinnati has spent the past year building an infrastructure to respond Could this help before a major incident forces its hand? Cincinnati has spent the past year building a response to a problem it has not yet fully experienced. The city expanded its juvenile curfew, created dedicated youth…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati arrest linked to alleged UFC plot after FBI disrupts attack plan

Federal authorities say a suspect arrested in Cincinnati is among several individuals connected to an alleged plot targeting UFC America 250, a high-profile event held at the White House on June 14. The investigation has drawn national attention after the FBI announced it had disrupted what officials described as a potentially deadly attack plan before…

ByNina OliverioJune 16, 20260Comments

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Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

A new report examining Cincinnati police stop data has reignited discussions about racial equity in law enforcement. The study, conducted by Campaign Zero and based on Cincinnati Police Department contact card records, found that Black residents were stopped at significantly higher rates than white residents over a period spanning more than a decade. The findings…

ByNina OliverioJune 13, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati street penalties advance after large takeover arrests

Cincinnati street penalties are moving forward after city leaders approved on Wednesday, a motion to address illegal takeover events. City officials took action this week after a large street takeover drew widespread attention and strained law enforcement resources. The move follows a March event that resulted in nearly 50 arrests and multiple vehicle impoundments. The city…

ByNina OliverioApril 8, 20260Comments

Police officers stand behind metal crowd control barriers at night outside Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati during Opening Day festivities.

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Mayor demands stronger crowd control after Cincinnati Opening Day chaos

City officials are reviewing safety plans after Cincinnati Opening Day chaos spread through the heart of downtown. Large, unruly crowds formed in the hours after celebrations tied to the Cincinnati Reds’ season opener, overwhelming public safety resources. According to local reporting by WLWT, officers dealt with swarming crowds, pushing and shoving, and multiple fights well…

ByNina OliverioMarch 27, 20260Comments

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Violent crime crackdown leads to 9 arrests and firearm seizures in Cincinnati

Violent crime crackdown efforts in Cincinnati resulted in nine felony arrests during a multi-agency operation. The violent crime crackdown also led to the recovery of several illegal firearms, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts. Authorities in Cincinnati announced the results of a targeted anti-violence initiative conducted over multiple days in March. The operation involved coordinated enforcement actions…

ByNina OliverioMarch 18, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

A Cincinnati 911 dispatcher is accused of leaking the real-time location of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an active operation. Critics say this move endangered federal officers and violated basic professional standards. The controversy can be seen as part of a broader issue involving ICE agent doxxing incidents. The incident has drawn national attention…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 10, 20260Comments

Yellow "Crime Scene Do Not Cross" tape against a dark background, illustrating the violent crime reduction operation in Cincinnati.

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Violent crime reduction operation leads to multiple arrests in Cincinnati

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…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 14, 20260Comments

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ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Protests and Political Clash

A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis turned deadly on January 7, 2026, when an officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during an enforcement action in south Minneapolis. The shooting has triggered protests, sharply conflicting accounts of what happened, and renewed scrutiny of federal immigration tactics in…

ByAdam KoehlerJanuary 8, 20260Comments

Silver handcuffs resting on a dark wooden surface, representing the reduction in violent crime across Ohio in 2025.

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State crime reduction initiative yields over 500 felony arrests in 2025, says Ohio governor

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced today that a targeted state initiative aimed at curbing violent crime has resulted in 521 felony arrests. Additionally, the initiative led to the seizure of 175 illegally possessed firearms over the past year. The results come from the Governor’s Violent Crime Reduction Initiative. This initiative deployed state resources to support…

ByNina OliverioDecember 31, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati arrest linked to alleged UFC plot after FBI disrupts attack plan

Police stop disparities report sparks debate over racial bias claims in Cincinnati

Cincinnati street penalties advance after large takeover arrests

Mayor demands stronger crowd control after Cincinnati Opening Day chaos

Violent crime crackdown leads to 9 arrests and firearm seizures in Cincinnati

Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

Violent crime reduction operation leads to multiple arrests in Cincinnati

ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Protests and Political Clash

State crime reduction initiative yields over 500 felony arrests in 2025, says Ohio governor

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