Cincinnati Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Controversy Over Downtown Brawl and Department Allegations

Assistant Chief Adam Hennie will step in as interim chief, tasked with ensuring continuity and stability within the department during the investigation.

The administrative action follows national attention over Theetge’s handling of a July downtown brawl involving a black mob that left a man and a woman, both white, seriously injured.

Video footage of the incident, recorded by bystanders, showed the woman—later identified as Holly—being attacked, sustaining brain trauma and extensive bruising.

Seven individuals have since been indicted on charges including felonious assault and aggravated riot.