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Cincinnati Superhero Patrols Streets Fighting Crime - Local News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Cincinnati police have a new ally in their fight against crime, whether they want it or not. He calls himself Shadowhare, and he wears a mask and a cape to conceal his true identity. He's Cincinnati's own version of a superhero fighting crime and injustice where he finds it.We help enforce the law by doing what we can in legal standards, so we carry handcuffs, pepper spray … all the legal weapons," said Shadowhare. "We will do citizen's arrests. We will intervene on crimes if there is one happening in front of us."The man behind Shadowhare's mask is 21 years old and from Milford. Those are the only clues to his true identity that he will reveal. Shadowhare said he was abused as a child and grew up in foster homes, perhaps leading him to a life helping others."My message to Cincinnati is that there is still hope and all we have to do is stand together," he said.Shadowhare is not alone in his quest to fight crime. He heads up a group of men -- and one woman -- called the "Allegiance of Heroes." The members communicate with each other in online forums. Among the members are Aclyptico in Pennsylvania, Wall Creeper in Colorado and Master Legend in Florida."I've even teamed up with Mr. Extreme in California -- San Diego -- and we were trying to track down a rapist," said Shadowhare.The crime fighters will often pair up to patrol the streets. Even so, fighting crime comes with its share of hardship.Shadowhare said he suffered a dislocated shoulder two years ago while trying to help a woman who was being attacked.And the authorities don't always take him seriously. In one encounter with a Hamilton County corrections officer, Shadowhare was greeted with a chuckle and a look of disbelief.But Shadowhare said he and his team are not deterred by the criticism. He remains focused on trying to make Cincinnati a better place, whether it's fighting crime or feeding the homeless.For now, the law is on Shadowhare's side.It is legal in Ohio and Kentucky to make a citizens arrest, however, the arrester does face possible civil litigation if the person arrested turns out to be innocent.

Reminds me of that episode of Southpark where Cartman is the "Coon". :rofl:

On the other hand, I did a quick search and found the guys Myspace page. Be sure to look at his top friends list!!!

I AM GENERAL CHAOS !

good for them more power to 'em, can't help but picture http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA240_.jpg

This is so cool... Kinda corny but cool.:cool:

Remember, before you get on someone like this' case, do you have the balls to jump in and help? yeah, exactly.

:iagree:

I commend each of the individuals for caring enough about society to try to make a positive change in it.

I am curious of the background of most of these individuals. Certain social stigmas would have us believe that they are most like what some of us would call "nerds." That they enjoy playing video games, reading comics and living in their mom's basement. That's what we usually associate individuals with who dress up like super heroes and wear capes.

Overall, I do think that giving these individuals the spotlight is a good thing. Individuals need to realize that they can make a difference in this world, weather it is on a small scale or large scale. It all adds up to something.

My only concern would be, what happens when somebody gets seriously injured, and what fallout could potentially follow after that?!?:dunno:

I think it's great to help people. I love to volunteer and am part of a group called AOK - Acts of Kindness - here in Vegas that has over 800 members who organize a myriad of events to help the people, pets, resources,etc of the community. I condone what these guys are doing especially with the homeless population. That said, I do think it's a bit silly to parade around in costumes and keep your face covered with a mask. I would think that would attract unwanted attention and might even make you more of target to criminals. I also am not sure I would want some 21 yr old kids running around "intervening" with violent crimes in progress where they could escalate not diminish the situation. That's a broad generalization and I think for the most part they're probably well intentioned and might even be helping.

So do you think this group of people fits the description of what are administration thinks are "grassroots domestic right wing potential extremist/terrorists"? :D

You hit it right on the head, if only more people had the balls and confidence to "think outside of the box" ; only thing that comes to mind though is someone will eventually try to bring them to court use the law against them, which happens in the real world, not so much in comic books/movies

I think you mean Professor Chaos, or General Disarray! :rofl:

these characters are the ones that were voted off the stan lee comic book hero show