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CPD: Fifth suspect arrested from violent fight in downtown Cincinnati

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CINCINNATI — The fifth suspect in the viral downtown Cincinnati fight has been arrested, the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) announced Monday.

CPD said Patrick Rosemond, 38, was arrested Monday just before 4 p.m. by the Fugitive Apprehension Unit.

Rosemond was located in Fulton County, Georgia, CPD said. Once he was located, the FBI's Atlanta Metropolitan Major Offenders Task Force took him into custody.

Rosemond has been charged with two counts of felonious assault and aggravated rioting.

He is set to be extradited to Cincinnati.

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Dominique Kittle, the fourth suspect arrested in the July 26 fight near the intersection of Fourth and Elm streets, appeared in court Saturday morning and again Monday morning.

Kittle's bond was set just under $300,000 for several charges, including felonious assault and aggravated rioting.

In court Saturday, prosecutors said Kittle is a threat to the public's safety. They alleged that during the fight, Kittle hit one of the victims in the back of the head and tried to take their wallet.

Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge said police identified six victims — five men and one woman. Police have also charged six people with felonious assault and aggravated rioting. Montianez Merriweather, Jermaine Matthews and Dekyra Vernon have all also been arrested. CPD has previously said they're actively pursuing the remaining suspect.

Last week, Mayor Aftab Pureval said preventing violent crime in Cincinnati has been the "singular top priority" for city leaders both before and after what police referred to as a "violent attack."

In a press conference alongside elected officials, business owners and faith leaders, Pureval said that while data shows Cincinnati is "on the right track" in addressing violence, "it means nothing if the public perception does not match."

"Too many Cincinnatians don't feel safe," Pureval said. "We have to make the city safer right now."

Watch the entire press conference below:

Cincinnati mayor, leaders discuss plan after violence downtown
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