The Reds’ Opening Day party at The Banks ended early Thursday night when dozens of officers moved in, broke up a large crowd and closed the riverfront entertainment district for the rest of the night. Police directed people away from the plaza around Smale Riverfront Park, and many businesses locked their doors while officers worked to clear the area.
According to WKRC, police shut down The Banks for the remainder of the night after a disturbance following the game and pushed people out of the riverfront entertainment zone. The station reported that what exactly sparked the gathering and tension was still unclear as officers were clearing the area…