CINCINNATI — State, local and federal law enforcement recently joined together for two violent crime reduction operations in Cincinnati, resulting in nine felony arrests and the seizure of seven illegal firearms.
What You Need To Know
- The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were part of the initiative
- On March 12, 2026, CPD and OSHP attempted a traffic stop on a 2006 Ford Taurus around 10 p.m. before the suspect fled
- CPD and OSHP troopers also stopped a blue 2016 Chevrolet Malibu shortly before 7:30 p.m. on March 12
- On March 16, during the second violent crime operation, others were arrested and taken into custody on charges including drug trafficking, having weapons while intoxicated and obstructing official business
“Every illegal firearm and repeat violent offender we remove from our streets makes Ohio a safer place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio. “By combining local, state, and federal resources, law enforcement is better equipped to stop criminals before they have a chance to cause harm.”
The Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were part of the initiative which uses strategic and data-driven operations to remove repeat offenders from Ohio communities…