Following an incident involving a neo-Nazi hate group in Evendale and Lincoln Heights on February 7, the Hamilton County Administration has been actively seeking answers to questions posed by the Board. The administration held meetings with leadership from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, Emergency Management Agency, and officials from both Evendale and Lincoln Heights to gather comprehensive responses.
The information provided includes direct responses from law enforcement agencies involved in the incident. Both the Sheriff and the Village of Evendale have initiated independent reviews with the Prosecutor’s Office to determine if criminal charges are warranted. They are also reviewing their procedural response to assess potential future changes. The Sheriff's review is internal, while Evendale has hired a private consulting firm for assistance.
The ongoing investigation by the County Prosecutor’s Office continues to address legal matters raised by individual Commissioners' questions. A meeting scheduled for February 25 will further discuss this matter, with representatives from all involved agencies expected to attend. These agencies have expressed their commitment to engaging in constructive dialogue about the incident and addressing community concerns.
County Administration remains available for further assistance as investigations continue. The aim is that these discussions and follow-up investigations will enhance community response strategies for similar incidents in the future.