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Fox News
08-08-2025
- Fox News
Cincinnati viral beating suspects face new charges in grand jury indictment
The six individuals arrested in connection with the viral beating in downtown Cincinnati have been indicted by a grand jury and are facing additional charges. Patrick Rosemond, 38, Jermaine Matthews, 39, Montianez Merriweather, 34, DeKyra Vernon, 24, Dominique Kittle, 37, and Aisha Devaughn, 25, are each charged with three counts of alleged felonious assault, three charges of assault and two charges of aggravated rioting, the Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office confirmed to Fox News Digital. "What I saw on video is not the Cincinnati I know and love," Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich said. "These charges hold those involved in the attack accountable." The update comes nearly two weeks after a bystander video showing the brutal beatdown on the corner of Fourth and Elm streets went viral, sparking national outrage and forcing local leaders to answer for the brawl that broke out around 3 a.m. on July 26. Witness video obtained by Fox News Digital shows a man repeatedly yelling racial slurs at a group before being violently thrown to the ground and kicked repeatedly. "I saw a little ruckus going on, saw people kind of scuffling, so kind of zoomed in, and once my phone kind of focused in, I saw the so-called victims being pretty aggressive toward the group of people that were already standing out there," witness Jay Black told Fox News Digital. Black added that he watched the man get knocked to the ground, before getting up and start fighting again. "Once he got up, you know people were kind of backing off of him, but he was kind of still going at people, you know, and using racial slurs," Black said. He told Fox News Digital that "contrary to what people think," there were actually "a lot of people" trying to break up the fight. The fight ignited a national firestorm as local leaders were left to answer for the apparent lack of police presence in the downtown area when the fight occurred after it was revealed that only 11 officers were stationed downtown the night of the brawl. In a press conference held last week, Cincinnati Police Chief Theresa Theetge revealed that, of the approximately 100 individuals present on the street corner at the time of the fight, only one person called 911. "That is unacceptable to not call the police," Theetge said. "Traffic was horrendous. People saw this. They were fighting in front of traffic. Why didn't people call us?" One of the victims in the attack, Holly, can be seen in additional footage being violently slammed to the ground and knocked unconscious as she tried to split up the fight. "I remember being afraid, terrified," Holly told Fox News Digital. "I just remember my life flashing before my eyes, and all I can think is, 'Dear God, I hope my children know that I love them.'" Holly revealed the horrific fight left her with brain damage and life-altering injuries, including a severe concussion. "I'm having someone help take care of me financially, mentally and physically," Holly said. "It's very humbling, it's very embarrassing to not be able to just be able to hang out by myself. I think that's the scary part, to not know just how deep the damage is going to be." Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval also weighed in on the violence that lit up social media at a press conference last week. "This was an awful incident, and our law enforcement has been working quickly and effectively to bring all responsible to justice," he said while standing alongside other city officials and leaders. "Let me be clear, there is no place for violent crime in Cincinnati, whether it's a fight or gun violence. We will pursue those responsible and we will hold them accountable no matter who they are." However, Pureval has since come under fire for his handling of the city's law enforcement, with mayoral challenger Cory Bowman, who is also Vice President JD Vance's half-brother, slamming city leadership for what he believes is relaxed bail policies allowing violent offenders back on the streets. "There are things from City Hall that are showing that the police are not supported the way they need to," Bowman told Fox News Digital. "They are unable to do their jobs because they've been told time and time again that they have to use restraint in certain things instead of enforcing the law. They're told to dial back, and then what happens is that we have prosecutors and judges that have a catch-and-release system." In a previous statement, Council Member Anna Albi also condemned the brutal beating, while vowing to support the community's police force. "Under no circumstances is it ever acceptable to condone such awful violence," Albi said. "Our greatest responsibility as elected officials and city leaders is to ensure the safety of our community. That is why this City Council continues to invest in supporting and growing our police force while simultaneously investing in social services to foster safe and healthy communities." If convicted, the suspects face the possibility of 29.5 years in prison.
Fox News
05-08-2025
- Fox News
5th Cincinnati brawl suspect's mugshot released after FBI arrest
Authorities have released the mugshot of the fifth suspect arrested in connection to the now-viral brawl that broke out in downtown Cincinnati on July 26. Fox News Digital has confirmed 38-year-old Patrick Rosemond was taken into custody Monday afternoon by the FBI and Atlanta Metropolitan Major Offender's Task Force in Fulton County, Georgia. He is charged with two counts of felonious assault and aggravated riot, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. He is also charged with one count of fugitive from justice for a fingerprintable charge, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. He is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail while awaiting extradition to Ohio, police said. Rosemond is a Cincinnati resident and does not have any registered addresses in Georgia, according to records obtained by Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital could not immediately locate an attorney for Rosemond. "We're proud to support our partners in getting violent offenders off the streets," FBI Atlanta said in a social media post. Rosemond is the fifth arrest stemming from the violent beatdown that left six people injured – including one with a brain injury. Authorities are still searching for a sixth suspect. Shocking footage shows a large group attacking several individuals on the corner of Fourth and Elm streets in Cincinnati's business district in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26. Several individuals can be seen punching and kicking the victims, with one woman being knocked unconscious and lying in the street. Out of approximately 100 witnesses who watched the events unfold, only one person called 911, according to Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge. Last week, authorities arrested Jermaine Matthews, 39, Montianez Merriweather, 34, DeKyra Vernon, 24, and Dominique Kittle, 37, for their alleged roles in the brutal brawl. Matthews was initially charged with aggravated riot and assault but was slapped with additional charges of two counts of felony assault, along with another count of assault, at a bond hearing last week. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently out of jail after posting a $270,000 bond. Both Vernon and Merriweather face felonious assault, aggravated riot and assault charges. Merriweather is being held on a $500,000 bond, while Vernon is being held on a $200,000 bond. Kittle is charged with felonious assault, aggravated riot and three counts of assault. Kittle, Merriweather and Vernon are currently being held in the Hamilton County Jail. A grand jury is scheduled to meet on Aug. 8.
Fox News
04-08-2025
- Fox News
Fifth suspect arrested in viral Cincinnati beatdown as victim details her 'ongoing battle'
A fifth person has been arrested in the violent Cincinnati beatdown that happened on July 26. 38-year-old Patrick Rosemond was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, and charged with two counts of felonious assault and aggravated riot, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. The other suspects arrested in connection with the incident are Dominique Kittle, Jermaine Matthews, Montianez Merriweather and Dekyra Vernon. Matthews posted bond last week. The FBI and Atlanta Metropolitan Major Offender's Task Force took Rosemond into custody. He will go through the extradition process before returning to Cincinnati, police said. The beatdown happened between Elm and Fourth Streets, with videos of the incident going viral on social media. The videos show two people being attacked, which included a woman who was left unconscious after being punched and kicked several times. One of the victims, identified as Holly, made a video update on her condition. "It's been very, very hard, and I'm still recovering," Holly said in a video posted online. "I still have very bad brain trauma." Holly said in a new video posted online by Benny Johnson that she is getting medical attention and thanked Americans for donating to a fundraiser aimed at supporting her. "Thank you for helping me get the medical attention I need and making sure I'm not homeless because I can't work until I get better," Holly said. "Each day, I'm feeling a little bit better and better." She said externally, her injuries are healing but, "internally there is a lot of damage that has been done. I've been in and out of hospitals and specialists, and it's going to be an ongoing battle for a very long time." Out of the approximately 100 people who saw the fight, only one called 911, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said. "Trust me when I say this, had the Cincinnati Police Department been notified in real time, our officers would have responded with urgency and force to protect life," Theetge said.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Yahoo
Cincinnati police, FBI task force arrest fifth suspect connected to viral Downtown fight
Cincinnati police have arrested a fifth suspect connected to the viral Downtown fight who left town in the days since the brawl. Patrick Rosemond, 38, was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia around 4 p.m. August 4 with the help of an FBI task force based out of Atlanta, according to department spokesman Lt. Jonathan Cunningham. Rosemond is charged with two counts of felonious assault and aggravated riot, Cunningham said in a statement. He will go through the extradition process before being transported back to Cincinnati. More: Politics, race and crime: Why a fight in Cincinnati went viral on social media Rosemond joins Montianez Merriweather, 34; Jermaine Matthews, 39; Dekyra Vernon, 24; and Dominique Kittle, 37, as those who have been arrested after the fight near Fourth and Elm streets in the early morning hours of July 26. Police are still looking for one remaining suspect. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police with information at 513-352-3040. The arrest comes 10 days after the fight sparked great concern across the Cincinnati area July 26 and caught national attention. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati police make fifth arrest in viral Downtown brawl
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Yahoo
Daycare Worker Charged with Assault and Child Endangerment After 4-Year-Old Came Home with a Broken Collarbone
A mom claims the daycare said her child "tripped and fell over a cot" — but her daughter had a different story of the incidentNEED TO KNOW Ohio daycare worker Mary Stewart, 48, has been charged with felonious assault and endangering children The mother of a 4-year-old girl has alleged that her child told her the daycare worker grabbed her by the arm and roughly tossed her onto a cot, causing her to have a broken collarbone The Willowick Police Department (WPD) launched an investigation following the incident and subsequently brought the charges against Stewart, which she has pleaded not guilty toAn Ohio daycare worker has been charged after allegedly injuring a 4-year-old child in her care. Mary Stewart, 48, has been charged with felonious assault and endangering children, according to Willoughby Municipal Court documents viewed by PEOPLE. The charges followed an investigation by Willowick police in June after a 4-year-old came home from daycare with a broken collarbone the month prior, according to WJW-TV. The child's mother, Alexis Higham, told the outlet that the daycare called her in May and informed her that her daughter 'tripped and fell over a cot.' However, the 4-year-old told her a different story, saying that a woman at the facility grabbed her by the arm and roughly tossed her onto a cot. 'When I went to pick her up, you could tell that she was really hurt,' Higham recalled. 'The X-rays came through, and they said that she had a broken clavicle bone,' she continued. 'We were in the ER for five hours.' Higham told WJW-TV that as a result of the incident, her child no longer goes to that daycare facility, which has not been identified. Police launched an investigation into the incident that resulted in charges being filed against Stewart. Stewart pleaded not guilty, and her case was sent to the Lake County Grand Jury to determine if she would be indicted on those charges, per the outlet. PEOPLE has reached out to the Willowick Police Department (WPD) and Stewart's attorney for comment on the case. As for Higham, she has filed a lawsuit in Lake County Common Pleas Court against Stewart and the daycare, per WJW-TV. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Higham claimed, per the outlet, that the daycare did not have any 'working security cameras' inside the facility when the incident happened to her daughter and that the daycare 'failed to ensure the safety of the children.' 'I wanted to speak out because just staying silent only protects the abusers,' she told WJW-TV. Higham's attorney, Marco Bocciarelli, echoed her sentiments, saying, 'It's important that we make sure these facilities are learning a lesson and not just the people that are working there. I think it's a systemic issue that we have to deal with.' If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
