OHIO — The Cincinnati Police Department’s District Four is actively searching for 41-year-old Denika Pugh, who is wanted in connection with a felonious assault that occurred earlier this month.
According to police, the incident took place on July 9, 2025, during a physical altercation between Pugh and another woman.
During the fight, authorities say Pugh used a box cutter to strike the victim in the arm, causing serious physical injuries.
Pugh is described as a Black female, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 165 pounds. She has a prior criminal history that includes aggravated assault and telecommunication harassment.
Her last known address was on Gholson Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information on Pugh’s whereabouts to come forward. All tips can remain anonymous, and in some cases, may be eligible for a reward.
