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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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Councilmember pushes stronger street takeover penalties after chaotic weekend

Councilmember renews call for tougher street takeover penalties after mass arrests. Street takeover penalties are at the center of a renewed push by a Cincinnati City Council member this week. This comes after a chaotic weekend of illegal driving events that ended in dozens of arrests and scores of impounded vehicles. Mark Jeffreys, a councilmember,…

ByNina OliverioMarch 17, 20260Comments

Car performing a burnout during a street takeover as a large crowd watches and records with phones

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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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Mass Shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati Injures 9

A mass shooting at Riverfront Live, a music and private event venue along Kellogg Avenue in Cincinnati’s East End, injured nine people early Sunday morning, March 1, 2026. Police said the call came in around 1 a.m. for reports of shots fired inside the venue. This initial police response quickly focused on the Riverfront Live…

ByAdam KoehlerMarch 1, 20260Comments

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Juvenile Shot on I-75 in Cincinnati

An I-75 shooting left a juvenile injured Tuesday afternoon on Cincinnati’s west side. Cincinnati police responded just after 1:10 p.m. to reports of gunfire on southbound Interstate 75 near the 2.6 mile marker, close to the Harrison Avenue exit and the Western Hills Viaduct. Officers located a juvenile victim at the scene. Police transported the…

ByCincinnati ExchangeFebruary 17, 20260Comments

Northside Shooting Scene on Hamilton Avenue

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Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

A deadly Northside shooting early Sunday morning has intensified concerns about safety in one of Cincinnati’s busiest entertainment corridors. Gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. near Hamilton Avenue and Blue Rock Street, an area known for its nightlife, restaurants, and music venues. Now, as investigators review evidence, residents and business leaders are pressing for change. What…

ByAdam KoehlerFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

The latest Cincinnati weekend shootings have left the city shaken. In just 24 hours, multiple incidents across neighborhoods resulted in three confirmed deaths and several injuries, raising renewed concerns about public safety and police leadership in the Queen City. The violence, occurring from early February 14 into February 15, 2026, comes as the Cincinnati Police…

ByChristina HolbrookFebruary 16, 20260Comments

Todd Zinser recording Citizen Watchdog year-in-review podcast in Cincinnati

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Citizen Watchdog: One Year of Tracking Cincinnati City Hall

Why I Started Citizen Watchdog On February 7, 2025, I recorded the first episode of Citizen Watchdog. I didn’t begin this project because I thought Cincinnati was uniquely dysfunctional. I started it because I believed too many decisions were being made without sustained scrutiny. Major policy shifts were passing quickly. Financial commitments were stacking up.…

ByTodd ZinserFebruary 12, 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

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1 dead following a shooting in parking lot of Oakley, Cincinnati fast food restaurant

Article Summary A shooting in the parking lot of a Steak ’N Shake in Oakley, Cincinnati, left one person dead Tuesday evening, according to police. Officers responded around 6:25 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the Ridge Avenue location and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. One…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 28, 20260Comments

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

Councilmember pushes stronger street takeover penalties after chaotic weekend

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

Mass Shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati Injures 9

Juvenile Shot on I-75 in Cincinnati

Northside Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Residents Demand Accountability

Cincinnati Weekend Shootings: A Bloody 24 Hours

Citizen Watchdog: One Year of Tracking Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati 911 Dispatcher Incident Highlights Growing Risks for ICE Agents

1 dead following a shooting in parking lot of Oakley, Cincinnati fast food restaurant

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