Ohio Town Forms Armed Group After Neo-Nazi Rally
Following a neo-Nazi demonstration in nearby Evendale, the Lincoln Heights community, a historically Black settlement, formed the Lincoln Heights Safety and Watch program. This initiative, comprised of armed volunteers patrolling the town, arose due to perceived insufficient law enforcement response to the demonstration, leaving residents feeling vulnerable. The program, an outgrowth of the existing Heights Movement, provides added security, particularly for children traveling to and from school. While Sheriff McGuffey supports the residents’ right to self-defense, she expresses concern over potential escalation of armed conflict and advocates for stricter state laws against masked intimidation.
John Q. Hosedrinker