🌱 Man Steals AR-15 From Police Vehicle + Father Breaks Newborn's Arm

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Mild with periods of rain. High: 56 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Cincinnati today:

1. A man was arrested for allegedly stealing an AR-15 from a Cincinnati Police Department vehicle on Dec. 29. Daveno Brown, 27, is facing a theft charge – for which a witness says he admitted to stealing from the police vehicle. It is unclear how Brown was able to remove the firearm from the police vehicle. (FOX19)
2. A Westwood man is facing serious charges after fracturing his eight-day-old son's arm while changing his clothes. Edgar Bush, 43, apparently forcefully pulled his son's arm out of his clothing, causing a fracture, and now faces felonious assault and child endangerment charges. (WKRC TV Cincinnati)
3. Brent Spence Bridge will finally get improvements after the project was granted funding amounting to $1.635 billion. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021. The current condition of the bridge is considered "functionally obsolete." (WCPO)

Today in Cincinnati:

• PNC Festival Of Lights At Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (4:00 PM)
• Happy Zoo Year At Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (4:00 PM)
• Ring Ring Ring In 2023 At Dave & Buster's (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives traced a total of 20,729 firearms used in 2021 relating to a crime. Of those guns, 11.3 percent were traced to Cincinnati. (24/7 Wall St. - Cincinnati)
• Grab tickets here to see the Bengals – who are currently in first place in the AFC North – take on the Buffalo Bills at Paycor Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2. (ESPN)
• Need some extra cuteness in your day? Check out the photo at the link of Kiki from Cincinnati Zoo enjoying plant enrichment time. (Cincinnati Zoo via Instagram)

That's it for today. Happy New Year!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.