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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Here's the top priority for Cincinnati's new police task force, according to Chief Theetge
Proactive, targeted policing of crime hot spots across Cincinnati will be the priority of the police department's new "roving task force," Police Chief Teresa Theetge said in an interview with The Enquirer. A dedicated task force of 30 officers, equipped with the department's newest crime-fighting tools including remotely-piloted drones, will use data to address what Mayor Aftab Pureval described recently as an "unacceptable rise in crime" across the city, particularly in urban core neighborhoods. The majority of the department's roughly 950 officers are on uniformed patrol, responding to "calls for service" across Cincinnati based on 911 calls and other day-to-day occurrences. Given the perennial issue of being short police officers, Theetge said uniformed patrol can't keep up with groups of people committing crimes. That's where the task force comes in. Theetge said the task force, operating through at least October, will be proactive, focused on preventing crimes before they occur, rather than solely reactive. Officers will be covert and respond in numbers to address criminal activity. "There's definitely demand for it," Theetge said. "People in our city shouldn't have to worry about coming downtown to have dinner and come back to their car to find out it got broken into." There has been increased attention on crime in the city since the killing of Patrick Heringer during a burglary of his Over-the-Rhine home June 4 and a spate of killings citywide that have followed. The task force is a direct response to calls for additional police presence and resources in areas such as Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where there have been nearly double the number of burglaries, breaking-and-entering incidents and thefts from cars so far this year. Theetge said much of that crime is driven by youths, who she has said roam around neighborhoods, breaking into cars and looking for guns. While violent crime is a focus for the task force, which has the majority of its officers from the city's violent crime squads, Theetge has said property crimes such as car break-ins are a priority. It's not the first time Cincinnati police, or other departments across the country, have established a task force to respond to an uptick in crime. Cincinnati police operated what was called the "Vortex unit" for several years in the '90s and 2000s. That unit conducted sweeps through high-crime areas such as Over-the-Rhine before criticism over its "zero-tolerance policing" strategy led to its disbandment. More: 'Unacceptable rise in crime' across downtown neighborhoods prompts city leaders to respond Theetge said the roving task force is not the return of the Vortex unit but acknowledged the two share some similarities. "Vortex did more drug investigations. They were a bit similar in that they addressed hot spots," Theetge said. "This is more focused on the data driving us where to be and why. We did not have that capability to the degree that we do now." Following the data, Theetge plans to measure the task force's success based on reversing the recent uptick in crime. Heringer's widow, Sarah Heringer, has made public calls for proactive policing in her neighborhood of Over-the-Rhine off East McMicken Avenue. Theetge has indicated those calls are being answered. North of Liberty Street, and for years surrounding a Shell gas station in between Vine and Walnut streets, has been a hot spot for criminal activity. Now, that stretch of the neighborhood will be one of the focus areas for the new task force, Theetge said. As an example of one landmark in the area, 10 years ago, Cincinnati police were stopping at the Shell an average of 2.5 times per day. While that average has improved, officers still make an average of two visits every day to the gas station, according to an Enquirer review of calls for service. Earlier in June, two people were shot, one fatally, on Walnut Street near the Shell station. The other man who was shot told The Enquirer – on the condition of anonymity because he fears retaliation – he is a rideshare driver who was struck as he was driving by. A bullet came through his windshield and hit him in the shoulder, he said. Theetge's 30-plus-year career with the Cincinnati police has followed Over-the-Rhine's continued redevelopment up toward and beyond Liberty Street. As it continues, Theetge says the roving task force will continue to address pockets of crime and said police are an integral part of pushing that development forward. "It's a slow process. It's slow progress. But it's absolutely doable," Theetge said. "Whatever the police can do to facilitate that development, we're committed to doing that." This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati's new police task force laser-focused on 'pockets of crime'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Fugitive who fired at US Marshals agents is fatally shot in Mesa
A man identified by authorities as a known gang member was shot and killed in Mesa after opening fire on federal agents who were attempting to arrest him on multiple fugitive warrants. The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting on June 27 near 32nd Street and Baseline Road. The East Valley Critical Incident Response Team was investigating the incident. Hours after the afternoon shooting, the agency had not released the man's identity. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the man was wanted on multiple warrants — including aggravated assault, aggravated assault involving domestic violence, disorderly conduct with a weapon, misconduct involving weapons, threats, and assault—when Marshals and Mesa police officers attempted to take him into custody. Authorities had the man under surveillance, and when he drove from a residence, they attempted to stop him, the Marshals said. That's when he fired 'multiple' rounds at the authorities, who shot him dead. No police were injured in the incident, and the agency didn't say whether anyone else was involved. Authorities were searching for the man as part of a 22-agency task force focused on apprehending fugitives across Arizona. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the task force has captured more than 2,100 individuals over the past year, prioritizing the most violent offenders and sexual predators. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Fugitive who fired at US Marshals shot to death in Mesa, Arizona
The Review Geek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Good Boy Episode 9 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
Good Boy After 11 years, the police revive their special recruitment for former national athletes. Once hailed as heroes, these world-class medallists now face harsh realities. Despite financial struggles, unexpected tragedies, and discrimination within the force, the athletes, each with their own story, reunite as a special task force to take on major crimes with the grit and skills they've honed as athletes. If you've been interested in this K-drama, you may be curious to find out when the episodes are releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about Good Boy episode 9, including its release date, time and where you can watch it. Where Can I Watch Good Boy Season 1? Good Boy will be available on South Korean network JTBC at 10.40pm for Koreans, as well as streaming on Prime Video in select regions. Subtitles should ideally be dropping soon after release. Good Boy Episode 9 Release Date Good Boy Episode 9 will release on Saturday 28th June at approximately 4pm (GMT) / 12am (ET). English subtitles will likely take around 24 hours before showing up on Viki, but they do tend to be much more accurate than some of the other streamers. Expect each episode to be roughly 1 hour 10 minutes long, which is consistent with the time frame for the rest of tvN dramas. How Many Episodes Will Good Boy Have? Good Boy Season 1 will feature 16 episodes. They will be released every Saturday and Sunday, so you can look forward to bi-weekly releases. So with that in mind, we'll have 7episodes left after this one. Is There A Trailer For Good Boy Season 1? Yes, there is and you can find it right here: What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favorite moment of Good Boy so far? Let us know in the comments below!
CNA
2 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Unemployment in Singapore inches up in Q1 as labour market grows at slower pace
Singapore's labour market growth slowed in Q1 2025, according to the Manpower Ministry's latest report. Total employment rose by 2,400, down from 7,700 in the previous quarter. Unemployment inched up to 2% overall. Meanwhile, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said a task force set up to support businesses and workers affected by US tariffs is reviewing further measures to help them navigate the uncertainty. Caitlin Ng reports.
The Review Geek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Countdown (2025) – Season 1 Episode 1 'Teeth in the Bone' Recap & Review
Episode 1 Episode 1 of Countdown begins with Homeland Security officer Robert Darden being killed while meeting with a thug. The next day, FBI Agent Nathan Blythe puts together a task force but two of the members are missing. LAPD Homicide Detective Mark Meachum is jumped in prison. He has been undercover for 9 months before being pulled out for the task force. He doesn't seem to be well but he cites the prison riot for his headaches. Next, we have DEA Agent Amber Oliveras being held hostage by drug dealers. She frees herself and beats up her captors before calling backup. Her senior scolds her for being brash before informing her of the task force. With the task force complete, Blythe introduces everyone. Oliveras has 14 years of experience infiltrating gangs. FBI Agent Keyonte Bell focuses on homegrown terrorists and comes from a family of cops. FBI Agent Evan Shepherd works in the cybercrime department. LAPD Detective Luke Finau focuses on guns, gangs and narcotics. He is aggressive and has been suspended several times. As for Mark, he has worked with Blythe before and is quite chatty which gets on everyone's nerves. Onto the case, Darden seems to be corrupt, having taken several huge bribes. It is why Blythe wants the task force to be a secret. Mark tries to team up with Oliveras but she refuses. It is revealed that she is friends with his ex-fiancée and knows he slept with her sister before the wedding. Shepherd looks up to Blythe but doesn't understand why he treats her like his personal driver. Bell and Oliveras bond while Finau quietly tolerates Mark's ramblings. The team questions Darden's colleagues and gets a lead – Darden's friend and a shady officer, Jim Talbott. Mark learns someone from DC is supporting their task force and realises there is more to Darden's case. However, Blythe shuts him down when he questions him. Shepherd IDs the shooter, Cesar Murillo and Mark takes the lead, much to Oliveras' annoyance. He gets another headache but he keeps going. He ends up lowering his guard and Oliveras covers him as they find Los Reyes Nuevos members. Mark thanks her but she is still annoyed that he took the lead. It cuts to Ray, an agent, warning Blythe that Oliveras is a ticking time bomb. She tends to go deep undercover and has turned into an addict. But Blythe is not deterred as her latest tests are clean. Talbott is a dead-end as well but red flags pop up for Maurice Spellman, the customs officer who pointed them towards Talbott. A car chase ensues before they arrest him. Mark is upset that Oliveras messed up his car chase strategy and they bicker. Blythe takes advantage of their anger and makes them interrogate Maurice. As expected, Mark and Oliveras end up arguing in the interrogation room. It confuses Maurice who finally slips up. They push and threaten his sister till he comes clean. Looks like Maurice is the mole for Los Reyes and Darden was trying to expose them before they killed him. Blythe takes Shepherd to inform Darden's widow and reveals that he wants to mentor Shepherd on the field. As for his second-in-charge, Damon, he heads to a Little League practice. We learn that his son, Noah, was killed. On Finau's advice, Oliveras looks up Mark's 9-month prison stint. It cuts to Mark visiting a doctor as he has an incurable brain tumour. The doctor suggests palliative care but he refuses. Back at the base, Mark keeps hounding Blythe for his ulterior motives. We learn that Blythe had assigned Mark to an extremely risky operation which could have ruined his career if it had failed. This is why he owes Mark and tolerates his cheek. Blythe finally reveals that he knew there were moles but his investigations have been constantly rebuffed. Darden's murder allowed him to directly appeal to the director. Which means some very senior officers are on the cartel's payroll. It is why he cannot trust anyone. Mark also realises why he picked the task force members he did – they are all indispensable or have ticked off their seniors. No one will miss them if it all goes sideways. Right then, Bell finds an arms deal going down at Pier 31. They rush to the location and a gun fight ensues. Mark ends up killing Murillo who was about to shoot Oliveras. Blythe notices someone escaping. At the end of Countdown Episode 1, Bell identifies highly radioactive weapons. They are enough to fuel a Chernobyl-level event. The Episode Review Countdown Episode 1 feels very Suicide Squad with a bunch of misfits teaming up for a risky operation with McSteamy playing Viola Davis. Helmed by Derek Haas, king of American TV procedural shows like FBI: International and the Chicago series, Countdown has all the usual quirks with tons of chases, gun fights and mysterious criminals doing criminal things while our heroes try to stop them. There's some info-dumping which doesn't really serve any purpose as we doubt they will be important later on. Viewers have to sift through all that exposition to figure out what is filler and what is relevant to the Darden case. But fortunately, this chapter is quite fast-paced and packed so there are no dull moments. Along with the set-up, different character dynamics are also built like that between Mark and Blythe, and Mark and Oliveras. As a Supernatural fan, we also know the allure of having Jensen Ackles once again playing a cocky, trigger-happy, misunderstood anti-hero. But with a strong ensemble cast like the one Countdown has, we do hope that they invest in their other characters instead of just focusing on Ackles, Eric Dane and Jessica Camacho. For now, the cliffhanger is enough to convince viewers to tune into the next episode. Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
