Festival Prep Amid One-Year Aftermath | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Cincinnati’s downtown is hosting a major music festival this weekend — right on the one-year anniversary of the chaotic Fourth and Elm brawl that shocked the nation. The same intersection, now bustling with bars, food trucks, and vendors, is under tighter security as police ramp up patrols with SWAT, drones, and bikes. Mayor Pureval vows zero tolerance for violence, noting most last year’s suspects took plea deals — except one “victim” who walked free when no one testified. Former Chief Teresa Theetge, who called the justice system a “revolving door,” was fired after her blunt remarks…