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Wonderful, one day after announcing no curfew at The Banks for Opening Day, Cincinnati police move crowds out of The Banks
Cincinnati police used riot shields and nonlethal weapons to clear large unruly crowds after the Reds game, making about 15 arrests related to disorderly conduct, officials said.
- On Thursday, Cincinnati police shut down The Banks, clearing crowds and making multiple arrests after reports of "disorder and violence" following the Reds Opening Day festivities.
- Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie said officers responded to multiple calls of large, unruly crowds throughout Downtown and Over-the-Rhine, where they encountered resistance while attempting to disperse the area.
- Officers armed with riot shields and nonlethal shotguns cleared the area as Hennie said there were reports of civilians using chemical irritants and Tasers on each other during the chaos.
- Friday morning arrest records show about 15 adults were arrested for disorderly behavior, with at least three people expected to appear before a municipal court judge for arraignments.
- FOP President Ken Kober described the scenes as "absolute chaos," noting similar disturbances occurred near Vine and Liberty streets, Washington Park, and Fountain Square throughout the day.
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