Despite Governor Mike DeWine ordering the state of Ohio to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large “block party” like gathering took place in Over-the-Rhine behind the Shell gas station near Walnut and Liberty around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, April the 4th.
Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:
The stay at home order is in place for the entire state of Ohio until May 1st but some Cincinnati residents were on streaming live on social media saying “We don’t give a (expletive) about that this is how we celebrate our Coronoavirus.”. People in the video can be seen standing on cars, dancing, drinking and more before Cincinnati police broke up the gathering. According to WLWT, Cincinnati police said, “We are making every effort to investigate this gathering, as well as the person who created the video that blatantly disregards Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic,”
No arrest were made, but CPD is saying officers are “exploring various options” for future disciplinary action such as fines or arrest. Cincinnati City Council member posted on his Facebook page that extra security measures are being put in place to keep people safe during the pandemic including temporarily shutting down streets.
RELATED STORY: DIY :: Make Your Own Face Masks With Items You Already Have At Home!
The Latest:
- Bow Wow: Quietly Celebrates New Career Milestone
- Diddy’s Alleged “Drug Mule” Pleads Not Guilty To Possession
- The Tragic Death Of Missing Mother Tomitka Jurnett-Stewart Must Finally Call Us To National Action
- CRA$H The BA$H To Birthday Bash Flyaway Contest
- Brian Tyree Henry The Latest Big Name Attached To Pharrell Williams-Produced Musical
- Rapper Sentenced To Death By Iranian Court For Backing Mahsa Amini Protests
- Tupac Shakur’s Estate Threatens Drake With Legal Action, Gives The Rapper 24 Hours To Take Down “Taylor Made Freestyle”
- Brittney Griner Tearfully Recounts Her Harrowing Detainment In Russia In Upcoming Talk With Robin Roberts
- Laugh Through The Pain: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date For ‘Marlon Wayans: Good Grief’ + Intro Clip
- Kanye West Says ‘Vultures 2’ Will Feature Posthumous Takeoff Verse