Multiple arrests following 'disorder and violence' at Reds Opening Day

Cincinnati police move crowds out of The Banks Dozens of Cincinnati police, donning riot shields, nonlethal shotguns and pepper spray, split a crowd in half at The Banks and deemed it "closed for the night" on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Dozens of Cincinnati police officers armed with riot shields, nonlethal shotguns and pepper spray shut down The Banks late Thursday evening after police said large crowds became disorderly following the Reds Opening Day game. At about 8 p.m. March 26, an Enquirer reporter at the scene observed officers lined shoulder to shoulder at both ends of The Banks along Freedom Way. Downtown Capt. David Schofield ordered officers to advance and split the crowd, clearing...