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Chief Teresa Theetge highlighted an increased reliance on drones and the work done so far by a new task force combating ...

In 2023, the city saw an increase in juvenile shooting incidents, breaking the record for juvenile victims. While shootings and violent crime overall have remained down in 2023 and 2024, the ...

There are no easy answers, no explanation for the surge in violent crime among Cincinnati teens. But a closer look at these kids' lives reveals a lot.

If you're interested in accessing resources at the Hamilton County Assessment Center, you can reach them at (513) 946-7653, on their website or by visiting the juvenile court building at 264 ...

CPD Chief Teresa Theetge told Cincinnati City Council that both violent crime and property crime are down from last year. But there are still serious issues.

The chief said this new position should help alleviate some of the officer's concerns. It's also being well received by the juvenile court, which gave Local 12 a statement: ...

In the wake of the shooting that killed 11-year-old Dominic Davis in the West End, Cincinnati Police say the city is seeing a record number of juvenile gun violence victims.

Yet the perception persists that juvenile crime in Cincinnati is getting worse. One reason is likely the still-fresh memory of last year, when shootings involving juveniles soared and arrests ...

Judge Stacey DeGraffenreid ruled that Mascus was not amenable to treatment and rehabilitation in the juvenile system. Mascus, now 16, will be prosecuted as an adult.