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Ohio fraud cases prompt charges, launch ‘FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List’

Ohio fraud cases lead federal crackdown as FBI launches Most Wanted Fraudsters List. The fraud cases in Ohio announced this week involve more than $57 million in alleged fraud schemes. In addition, they include a new FBI effort to track major financial criminals. With this, federal and state officials unveiled a major enforcement action in…

ByNina Oliverio1 hour ago0Comments

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Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

The pit bull attack case that shocked Cincinnati has resulted in a prison sentence for a father whose 3-year-old daughter died after being mauled by two dogs in his apartment. This case led to criminal convictions and renewed debate over dangerous dog ownership. It also received widespread attention after details from a 911 call and…

ByNina Oliverio5 days ago0Comments

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4 shot in Northside; 1 critically injured

Cincinnati police responded around 1:51 a.m. Tuesday to reports of gunfire in the city’s Northside neighborhood. Officers arriving at the scene discovered four people with gunshot wounds near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, according to multiple local media reports. Three victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. One victim remained in critical condition…

ByNina OliverioMay 26, 20260Comments

A BP gas station at dusk in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood, with cars parked at the pumps and a brightly lit convenience store.

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Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

Northside shooting investigators continue examining evidence after gunfire erupted at a Cincinnati gas station Sunday evening. Cincinnati police said officers arrived at the BP station at 3949 Spring Grove Avenue in Northside and found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Authorities transported the victim to UC Medical Center with injuries police…

ByNina OliverioMay 18, 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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Fountain Square shooting response: Cincinnati considers 24/7 police presence

The City of Cincinnati is considering a 24-hour police presence in Fountain Square. This follows a fatal shooting in downtown Cincinnati which raised new public safety concerns. City officials are weighing a plan to increase police presence at Fountain Square after the May 8 fatal shooting. That shooting left one man dead near the downtown…

ByNina OliverioMay 13, 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

Composite image of Christopher Shipman and Darius Wheeler against a downtown Cincinnati police scene following the Fountain Square shooting near CityBird.

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Murder Charge in Fountain Square Shooting Reflects Broader Pattern City Leaders Can’t Ignore

A Targeted Confrontation in the City's Most Watched Corridor The Fountain Square shooting suspect, 36-year-old Christopher Shipman, allegedly came downtown Friday night with a specific target. 25-year-old Darius Wheeler, a CityBird employee, was that target. Police say the two men were connected through a woman, and Shipman approached Wheeler as he took out trash near…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 9, 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

A sad-looking tan dog with a chain collar sitting on dark pavement, representing the animal involved in the recent Cincinnati guilty verdict.

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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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Ohio fraud cases prompt charges, launch ‘FBI Most Wanted Fraudsters List’

Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

4 shot in Northside; 1 critically injured

Northside shooting leaves one injured at Cincinnati gas station

Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

Fountain Square shooting response: Cincinnati considers 24/7 police presence

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Murder Charge in Fountain Square Shooting Reflects Broader Pattern City Leaders Can’t Ignore

Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Cincinnati dog verdict: Father found guilty in toddler mauling case

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