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Ohio father’s ‘for God’ claim sheds new light on sons’ killings

Ohio father Chad Doerman’s “for God” claim has renewed attention on the 2023 killings of his three sons. The newly released video shows Doerman describing what he said drove him to act after attending a church service in Amelia. The video provides new details about Doerman’s thinking before he killed his three sons in Clermont…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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North Avondale shooting injures 4, police say

North Avondale shooting injured four people Saturday night, according to Cincinnati police. The North Avondale shooting left two victims with life-threatening injuries, police reported. North Avondale shooting leaves four injured Four people suffered injuries in a shooting in Cincinnati’s North Avondale neighborhood Saturday night. Cincinnati police said officers responded to a report of gunfire at…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police shoot abduction suspect after Green Township chase

Cincinnati police fatally shot an abduction suspect after a 45-minute pursuit ended in Green Township Saturday afternoon. The abduction suspect, identified as 23-year-old Timothy Cromwell, allegedly approached officers with a knife before police opened fire. Abduction suspect led police on 45-minute chase Police began searching for Cromwell after receiving an abduction report around 4 p.m.…

ByNina OliverioAugust 17, 20260Comments

Yellow police tape reading "POLICE LINE DO NOT CROSS" blocks a street at night in Cincinnati's Clifton neighborhood, with flashing police car lights in the background.

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Cincinnati Airbnb shooting leaves 1 injured after about 50 shots fired

A person was injured after Cincinnati police responded to a shooting at a large Airbnb party in Clifton early Wednesday, according to police. Officers said about 50 shots were fired during the incident, which unfolded around 12:30 a.m. near Vine Street and West Nixon Street. The investigation remains active, and detectives have not announced any…

ByNina OliverioJuly 15, 20260Comments

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Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

A juvenile suffered a gunshot wound after a downtown shooting in Cincinnati late Monday night, prompting an active police investigation. Officers determined the downtown shooting occurred near the intersection of Ninth Street and Walnut Street after the victim arrived at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center with a gunshot wound around 11:17 p.m. Monday. Police have…

ByNina OliverioJuly 7, 20260Comments

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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Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Child endangerment charges were filed after a Cincinnati-area father allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle while drinking inside a bar. The charges stem from an incident in Cheviot where police said two young children remained unattended in a car for hours. Authorities arrested a Cincinnati father after police said he left two children…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

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Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Cincinnati's latest crime statistics show improvement in several categories, and city leaders have pointed to those numbers as evidence that public safety is improving. The numbers may be accurate. The larger question is whether they tell the entire story. As reporting habits change, expectations shift, and frustrated residents leave, official crime statistics can begin drifting…

ByAdam KoehlerJune 6, 20260Comments

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Man fires at teens in Green Township after prank, police say

A man in Green Township faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he fired a handgun at juveniles who knocked on his door and ran away as part of a prank. The incident happened in early April 2026 on Starvue Drive, a residential area west of Cincinnati. According to reports from regional outlets, the teens…

ByNina OliverioApril 6, 20260Comments

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Street Takeover Attempt Near Woodward High School Ends in Dozens of Arrests

What began as a planned street takeover early Sunday morning near Woodward High School ended very differently than organizers likely expected. According to information gathered at the scene, roughly 75 vehicles blocked the roadway and refused to disperse when officers arrived. When a Cincinnati police officer called for assistance, units from multiple agencies responded to…

BySignal 99March 15, 20260Comments

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Ohio father’s ‘for God’ claim sheds new light on sons’ killings

North Avondale shooting injures 4, police say

Cincinnati police shoot abduction suspect after Green Township chase

Cincinnati Airbnb shooting leaves 1 injured after about 50 shots fired

Downtown shooting leaves juvenile injured in Cincinnati, police investigating

Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Is Crime Down in Cincinnati? Or Have We Simply Stopped Reporting?

Man fires at teens in Green Township after prank, police say

Street Takeover Attempt Near Woodward High School Ends in Dozens of Arrests

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