Overview
- Patrick Rosemond, 38, was arrested in Georgia and charged with felonious assault and aggravated riot as the fifth suspect in the July 26 downtown melee.
- Prosecutors continue to seek one remaining participant in the street brawl under federal and local charges including aggravated riot.
- Mayor Aftab Pureval has vowed to hold those responsible accountable and city officials face calls to strengthen public safety measures downtown.
- Only one person among roughly 100 bystanders called 911 during the melee, prompting questions about civic response to public violence.
- The Cincinnati Police Department and the FBI have launched active investigations, including a federal hate-crime review, while officials face pressure to bolster downtown security.