(source:wcpo.com) Assistant chief Eliot Isaac is spending his first full day on the job leading the Cincinnati Police department. Isaac was sworn in, Wednesday, as interim chief, just hours after Jeffrey Blackwell was fired. City manager Harry Black cited low morale, a hostile work environment, and poor communication among the reasons for the action. Protestors […]
(source:wlwt.com) Fired Cincinnati police chief Jeffrey Blackwell is promising to sue the city over his ouster. City manager Harry Black cited low morale, a hostile work environment, and poor communication among the reasons for his decision, Wednesday. Assistant chief Elliot Isaac was sworn in as interim chief, a few hours after the move. Protestors Rally […]
Cincinnati City Manager Harry Black announced today that Police Chief Jeff Blackwell has been fired from his position this morning. According to local news: 35-page memo, Black gives these reasons for firing Blackwell: Blackwell verbally abuses and insults staff Put the integrity of the police department at risk Disregarded chain of command Retaliated against staff […]
(source:wcpo.com) The number of murders in Cincinnati are down from last year, amid a sharp increase in gun violence. Police chief Jeffrey Blackwell told a city council committee, Monday, that shootings are up 32% from this time last year. The chief says he’ll make curbing gun violence his top priority, with a focus on youth […]
(source:wlwt.com) Cincinnati Police are investigating the apparent taser-related death of a robbery suspect. Officers called last night to a gas station on Walnut and Liberty streets, used force on a 50 year-old man Investigators say one of the taser barbs hit the man in the abdomen, but there’s no word yet on where the other […]
(source:wcpo.com) There’s no word yet on any arrests in a double-stabbing at the University of Cincinnati campus. Police say it happened early Sunday morning, on Calhoun Street, when the victims tried to break up near Hughes High School. The victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. Local Youth Pastors Rally For Peace In The City Young Boy […]
A district two officer has been shot in Madisonville. According to Cincinnati Police’s twitter, gun shots were fired at the corners of Roe and Whetsel. A suspect is currently in custody. The officer has been transported to UC Hospital. WDBZ will have more details on this shooting later this afternoon. Police Officials Meet with Family […]
(source:wcpo.com) Cincinnati Police are moving quickly to prevent any trouble, stemming from a deadly officer-involved shooting. Top police officials met last night with Quandiver Hicks’s family, after a black lives matter protest. Chief Jeffrey Blackwell and his lieutenants expressed their condolences, and shared the process for investigating the shooting. Hicks was shot and killed, Tuesday […]
A wide-reaching plan to reduce violence in Cincinnati is in place. City and police officials unveiled a 90 day crime-fighting strategy, yesterday, that includes more foot patrols, curfew enforcement, and projects to get guns off the streets. The efforts include community and youth outreach. Robbery Suspect Still in Hospital After Being Shot by Police Career […]
A man is fighting for his life after a fight in Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Police say the brawl, yesterday, between two men in a Walnut Street apartment ended with one stabbing the other several times with a kitchen knife. Police are trying to determine if the case is self-defense. Recent Stories: Local Teacher Struggling With Health […]
Two people are in custody for firing at least one shot near Cincinnati Police officers. The area of Walnut and 13th streets was crime scene, until late last night, when police located two people for questioning. The incident happened inside a building, and it’s not clear if the gunshot was intentional. Recent Stories: WTH: Local […]
Cincinnati Police say the dogs that mauled a six year-old girl, last week, were guarding a drug operation. The dog’s owners were slapped with drug and weapons charges , after investigators learned of the animal’s alleged purpose. Zainabou Drame remains in a medically-induced coma, with severe facial injuries. Dozens gathered to pray for Zainabou at […]
