…his luggage was purchased in Middletown. Freeman sat in her cell, refusing to speak, claiming that if she did White’s gang would kill her. She did however disclose that she…
…new, non-partisan department. So, on March 31, 1886, the entire Department was fired and on April 1, 1886, a Police Commission began hiring new officers. Schroeder INCIDENT On August…
…alley with the officers in pursuit. Barrett turned and, using a tree as cover, began shooting at Agent Klein. Agent Klein stumbled and fell. While on the ground and as…
…Bryant’s death resulted from his not using his seatbelts, radio, or common sense; essentially that Officer Bryant killed himself. After 19 hours of deliberations, on June 25, 2005, the jury…
…the medical transportation difficulties encountered at the scene of Patrolman Hicks’ accident, the Police Division purchased seven new “Combination Cruiser/Invalid Cars,” each equipped with two stretchers and first aid kits….
…1904 in Hamilton to William H. and Alice Anna (Wood) Adams. When he was 17, Adams and Walter Clark of Cincinnati stole a 7-passenger automobile from the Executive Stove Company…
…R. Kramer (Retired), Greater Cincinnati Police Historical Society President, with added information provided through the research of Cincinnati Police Sergeant David R. Turner (Retired), Memorial Committee Researcher. All rights are…
…but it was not passed. By 1894, the House had passed a bill for the compensation of a Militia Corporal that was wounded in the riot. Another bill paid a…
…cartridge Derringer and two or three loose cartridges. Thereafter, he exhibited perfect composure. Davis’ interrogation was conducted in writing by Lieutenant James V. Sargent. Davis completely denied his involvement, even…
…and theft but was usually not prosecuted because the victims were intimidated. During 1904, he struck a Queen City Coal Company Collector over the head with a pick handle that…
…John Edward McKibben (21), of 105 E. Liberty Street. He was with a female companion, Elizabeth Andrews (21) of 2455 Everglades Avenue. Patrolman Althoff escorted the two to a callbox…
…chase coming down Sycamore. He passed the posse and grabbed hold of Johnson by the leg. Johnson fought the canine and was bitten a few more times before Patrol McCorkhill…