Federal gun prosecutions in Cincinnati increased 250% in the last fiscal year, as federal prosecutors ramped up efforts to target people they say pose the greatest threat to public safety.
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Is Cincinnati Getting Safer? Federal Gun Prosecutions Jump 250%
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio charged 63 defendants in federal firearms cases in Cincinnati during fiscal year 2026, up from 18 the previous year, according to newly released figures.
U.S. Attorney Dominick Gerace said the increase reflects a greater focus on prosecuting gun cases, not necessarily an increase in gun violence…