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Five people were arrested after a large fight near the University of Cincinnati’s Square Loop on Aug. 31. Police said four of those arrested were juveniles and one was an adult, with all five facing disorderly conduct charges. The incident occurred amid increased police attention around UC following several recent safety incidents.
A fight resulted in five arrests near the University of Cincinnati on Monday afternoon.
The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. near West McMillan Street and the university’s Square Loop.
Cincinnati police arrested four juveniles and one adult after a large fight near the University of Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 31. Local 12 reported that the fight occurred near the Stop-N-Go on West McMillan Street, close to UC’s Square Loop. Police said all five people taken into custody face disorderly conduct charges. Authorities have not publicly identified the people arrested.
The arrests came as Cincinnati and UC police increased attention on safety around the university. The departments have been responding to concerns after several recent incidents near campus. UC said Monday that it is working with Cincinnati police to increase patrols and address disorderly conduct.
What we know so far
Police said five people were taken into custody after the large fight. Four of those arrested were juveniles, while the fifth person was an adult. All five face disorderly conduct charges.
No one was reported injured from the fight. The station also did not report what started the confrontation or whether anyone involved had previous contact with police.
Moreover, police have not publicly said whether the people involved knew one another or whether the fight began as a dispute between specific individuals.
The investigation also comes during heightened scrutiny of safety around UC. Students returned to campus as police dealt with several incidents in nearby neighborhoods.
Police address UC fight and crowd concerns
The UC fight occurred only hours after Cincinnati Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie met with Cincinnati Public Schools leaders. Local 12 reported that the meeting focused on problems stemming from Hughes High School.
The timing of the meeting and the later fight has drawn attention because both incidents involve concerns about large gatherings and disorderly behavior. However, police have not publicly said that the Monday fight was connected to Hughes High School.
Cincinnati police and UC police have also been responding to recent shootings near the university. Local 12 reported that the departments planned to increase patrols and adjust their strategies around campus.
Police officials have said their response includes efforts to control traffic, limit disorderly conduct and prevent large crowds from creating additional problems.
The expanded response reflects concerns about activity in areas where UC students live, travel and spend time outside campus buildings.
The fight follows recent shootings near campus
The UC fight occurred amid growing concern about safety around the university following two recent shootings. The Cincinnati Exchange previously reported that two people were wounded in separate shootings near UC within two days. Police said both victims were expected to survive.
The shootings happened in neighborhoods surrounding the university rather than inside a UC building. Police had not announced arrests or confirmed a connection between the incidents when they were reported.
The recent incidents have prompted questions from students and parents about police visibility around campus. Local 12 reported that some parents have raised concerns after back-to-back shootings near the university.
UC and Cincinnati police have since emphasized their partnership. The university said its police division and Cincinnati police are coordinating efforts to improve safety around campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
UC’s safety information also explains that the university and Cincinnati police work together under a formal agreement. The arrangement allows UC police to patrol certain areas around the Uptown campus where many students live.
The university’s public safety information also outlines the role of UC police in working with Cincinnati police to prevent crime around campus.
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Police increase patrols around UC
UC announced Monday that its police division would significantly increase patrols and traffic control around campus. The university said the changes would focus particularly on weekend overnight periods.
Cincinnati police also doubled patrols around campus in areas experiencing increased late-night activity, according to UC. The university said those efforts receive more than $1 million annually in funding from UC for enhanced Cincinnati police coverage in campus neighborhoods.
UC said additional strategies will focus on controlling crowd sizes and discouraging disorderly conduct. Police are also engaging nearby business owners to help prevent disorderly behavior.
The university said the changes are part of an ongoing review of recent incidents. Officials said they will continue adjusting their approach as conditions change.
The university also said students can use several safety resources:
- Rave Alert emergency notifications
- The Bearcat Guardian safety app
- UC’s free shuttle service
- UC Police and Cincinnati Police
- Campus safety meetings with students and organizations
UC automatically enrolls students in Rave Alert, which sends emergency notifications by text and email. Parents and other community members can also sign up for alerts.
What happens after the UC fight?
For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the location, timing, number of arrests and charges.
The Cincinnati Police Department and UC Police Division are also continuing broader safety efforts around campus. UC said both agencies are reviewing recent events and making adjustments to their policing strategies.
Students and residents who witness an emergency should call 911. UC also lists its police non-emergency number as 513-556-1111.
The Monday fight adds another incident to a period of increased police attention around UC. Authorities have not said that the fight was connected to the recent shootings or to the earlier meeting involving CPS officials.
For now, five people face disorderly conduct charges after the fight near West McMillan Street. Police and university officials are continuing efforts to address crowd activity and safety concerns around the campus.
FAQs
What happened in the UC fight?
A large fight occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Monday near the Stop-N-Go on West McMillan Street. Local 12 reported that the incident occurred near UC’s Square Loop.
How many people were arrested?
Police arrested five people. Four were juveniles and one was an adult, and all five face disorderly conduct charges.
Was the fight connected to Hughes High School?
Police have not publicly established a connection. The fight occurred hours after Interim Police Chief Adam Hennie met with Cincinnati Public Schools leaders about issues involving Hughes High School.
Are police increasing patrols around UC?
Yes. UC said its police division increased patrols and traffic control around campus, while Cincinnati police doubled patrols in areas with increased late-night activity.
