Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says State Highway Patrol will provide additional law enforcement personnel to help Cincinnati Police due to concerns about crime in the city.

The announcement comes after videos of a July 26 brawl in downtown Cincinnati went viral, drawing national attention from prominent figures like Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk.

“Ohio essentially has a package of law enforcement support services the state can provide in times when local authorities could use some additional help," DeWine said in a news release. "We've done this in other cities, and it has made a big difference."

OSHP troopers will take on traffic enforcement duties in the city so CPD officers can focus on other crimes. Highway Patrol also has an aviation unit that will be available to help with suspect

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