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.
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Following a neo-Nazi demonstration in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, armed men have begun patrolling the streets, engaging in actions exceeding typical neighborhood watch activities. These men have reportedly stopped and questioned residents, threatened a business owner, and even pointed rifles at individuals. Multiple 911 calls detail these confrontations, raising concerns about the legality of their actions and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s response. Sheriff McGuffey stated she is unaware of these incidents but disapproves of self-formed militias, while residents express dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of protection from law enforcement.
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On Friday, a neo-Nazi group displayed white supremacist symbols and flags on an overpass in Lincoln Heights, a historically Black community, provoking immediate counter-protests from residents. Local leaders and residents expressed outrage and fear, highlighting the intimidation tactics employed by the group, identified as “The Hate Club.” Law enforcement’s inaction fueled further anger, with community members actively confronting the demonstrators and burning one of their flags. The incident has prompted calls for increased vigilance and unity against hate groups in the region.
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John Q. Hosedrinker