Cincinnati Graduates 54 New Police Recruits
The academy's 119th recruit class joins a department about 100 officers below authorized strength.
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Cincinnati Crime News
Crime in Cincinnati runs on criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in individual incidents as well as larger trends that affect the safety of the area.
Accidents
Fire Crews Return to Evanston Home After Rekindle
Emergency responders returned to a Brewster Avenue house Friday morning after an initial fire on Thursday night.
Law Enforcement
Jury Convicts Man in Deputy Killing
Rodney Hinton Jr. was found guilty of murder after he struck former Hamilton County deputy Larry Henderson with his car, and his attorney is seeking a new trial.
Violence
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Two Men Arrested for Assaulting Cincinnati Police
Officers were assaulted during a Halloween weekend spree of disorderly crowds and a deadly shooting that drew multiple arrests in Cincinnati.
Property Crime
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Man Charged in Vandalism of Landsman Office
Cincinnati police arrested Jason Alghussein, 37, for vandalizing the East McMillan Street office of Congressman Greg Landsman.
Sex Crimes
Judge Sentences Man to 972 Years for Sex Crimes
A judge imposed a 972-year sentence on a man for child exploitation, though state law limits the actual time served to 20 years.
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This section follows criminal investigations, police department policies, court proceedings and public safety data. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Criminal activity often centers on specific blocks or corridors where seasonal patterns in call volume frequently emerge. Developments in justice reform and shifts in departmental staffing levels remain the most consistent factors shaping the local landscape.