Cincinnati Firefighter Facing Firearms Charges

Posted by: Curt Varone September 18, 2024 0

A Cincinnati, Ohio firefighter is facing firearms-related charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting incident last month in Colerain Township. Firefighter Mack Ogletree was taken into custody yesterday as he reported for duty at a city firehouse.

The shooting incident occurred August 11, 2024 outside a bar at 2:30am. According to prosecutors, over 20 shots were exchanged between Ogletree and another man. That man was struck in the head and seriously injured. A woman described as an innocent bystander was also struck by gunfire as she sat in a car nearby.

Ogletree was placed on unpaid administrative leave while an investigation into the matter continues. According to his attorney, Rich Wendel, Ogletree denies the charges. More on the story.

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.
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