Fourth Arrest Made in Brutal Cincinnati Street Brawl

Downtown Cincinnati Brawl Aftermath

• 🚨 A fourth arrest has been made in connection with a brutal downtown Cincinnati street brawl that occurred nearly a week ago and went viral online.
• 🗣️ City leaders are addressing the fallout and rising concern over crime, acknowledging that public perception of safety does not match available data.

Increased Police Presence and State Support

• 🚓 Officials plan to increase police presence in downtown areas, utilizing bike patrols and Segway officers.
• 🛣️ The governor will deploy state troopers to assist with highway patrol, freeing up local officers.

Charges and Ongoing Investigation

• ⚖️ So far, six people have been charged with aggravated rioting and felonious assault.
• 👥 Four individuals are in custody, and police are actively pursuing the remaining two suspects.
• 📹 Detectives state they have proof that the claim one victim started the fight by slapping a suspect is not true and will release additional footage, including body camera footage, to clarify the events.
• 🔍 Police chiefs anticipate more charges and arrests as the investigation continues.

Suspect's Lawyer's Claim

• 🧑‍⚖️ One suspect, Jerome Matthews, was bonded out of jail, with his lawyer claiming a victim initiated the altercation by slapping his client.
• 🚫 Detectives are investigating this claim and have stated they have evidence to refute it.