The Loveland Police Division has filed charges against five individuals for their involvement in the graffiti incidents in Loveland. A total of forty-five counts of criminal mischief have been filed in Hamilton County Juvenile Court and Loveland Magistrate Court.
The investigation began in March of 2012 after the graffiti began showing up on buildings, street signs, electrical boxes, and railroad control boxes throughout Loveland. Officers used surveillance cameras, undercover and directed patrols in attempts to catch the suspects.
Officer Anthony Pecord took a personal interest in the case and spearheaded the investigation. …

The Loveland Police Division is partnering with the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to encourage motorists to buckle up. Seat belts are the single most effective piece of safety equipment in a vehicle, yet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration observational studies show that nearly one out of five Americans still fail to wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
Increased law enforcement activity will be conducted during the 2013 Click It or Ticket mobilization period from May 20 …

You are invited to the Loveland After Prom Open House on Saturday, May 18, at Loveland High School from 8-10 p.m. This year’s theme is Backstage Pass.
After Prom is a drug and alcohol free safe environment for our junior and senior students. We provide an evening of entertainment, food, games and prizes.
Open House is a time for the community to visit the high school to view our decorations and gift baskets and to try some of the games.
Please come and preview this great event for our students!
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On May 6, 2013, the City of Loveland’s Building and Zoning Office received among the highest ratings offered to building departments by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) after months of review.
ISO reaffirmed the City of Loveland Class 3 rating for both residential and commercial properties. Among communities in Ohio, the Class 3 rating places Loveland in the 72nd percentile for residential and the 87th percentile for commercial, meaning the City of Loveland is a clear leader in ensuring the safety of our residential and commercial structures when compared to our …

Next week, in observation of Crosswalk Safety Week in the City of Loveland, pedestrians and motorists are encouraged to familiarize themselves with crosswalk laws and safety tips to ensure crosswalk safety throughout the community. Drivers are reminded that it is the duty of the operator of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the roadway within any crosswalk in the City. Pedestrians also are reminded not to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a …

The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department and Loveland Police Division will oversee a mock car accident and investigation program organized by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) for Loveland High School juniors and seniors on Thursday, May 16. The program will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot of Loveland High School.
The program will feature wrecked vehicles and a response and investigation of the scene by Loveland’s first responders. The Loveland Police Division will oversee a mock arrest of a student for driving under the influence. The Loveland-Symmes Fire Department will …

City of Loveland officials announced that the City has received 0% interest loans with twenty-year terms from the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) for two major infrastructure replacement projects. The City also received grant funding from the Municipal Road Funds (MRF) to repave a portion of West Loveland Avenue.
The first OPWC project is a $289,000 water line replacement with up-sized mains and additional fire hydrants on Adams Avenue, Washington Avenue, Jefferson Avenue, and on Twightwee Road between Adams and Washington Avenues. Some road resurfacing is also part of the project …

The City of Loveland Veterans’ Memorial Committee is pleased to announce that the 2013 Memorial Day program will be held on Monday, May 27th.
Show your patriotism and honor those who have sacrificed so much for our nation’s freedoms by attending the parade and memorial service. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland, Ohio. Immediately following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Veterans’ Loveland Memorial, located on West Loveland Avenue at the corner of Riverside Drive.
For additional …

The Loveland Police Division has filed charges in Clermont County Court against three suspects involved in the shooting offense that occurred in Loveland on February 17, 2013.
Matthew S. Adame: Male / White 19 years old is charged with one count of Felonious Assault, a second degree felony.
Ezequiel E. Rodriguez: Male / White 20 years old is charged with one count of Felonious Assault, a second degree felony.
The third suspect is a juvenile female 17 years old. She has been charged in Clermont County Juvenile Court with one count of Complicity …

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Loveland Police Division is reminding drivers not to get behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving a drunk driver during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday from 2006 to 2010.
“Whether you are gathering with friends at the local pub other locations, if alcohol is part of the festivities, make sure you designate a sober driver to get you home safely,” said Police Chief Tim Sabransky.
According to NHTSA, on average, …