CINCINNATI — A seventh individual has been arrested in connection with a violent incident that transpired downtown, according to local law enforcement officials. The arrest marks a significant development in an ongoing investigation into a chaotic brawl that left several victims injured.
Gregory Wright, 32, from Avondale, was apprehended on Monday and subsequently booked into the Hamilton County jail. He faces serious charges, including aggravated robbery and aggravated riot. Following his arrest, Wright was held without bail and is expected to appear in court at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
Court documents reveal that during the altercation on July 26 at Fourth and Elm streets, Wright allegedly forcefully removed a necklace from one of the victims while the individual was being assaulted by multiple accomplices. After the theft, he reportedly placed the necklace in his pocket and began filming the ensuing chaos.
In addition to Wright, six other suspects were indicted last week, each facing multiple counts of aggravated riot and felonious assault. If convicted, they could face nearly 30 years in prison. The individuals indicted include Aisha Devaughn, 26, Dominique Kittle, 37, Jermaine Matthews, 39, Montianez Merriweather, 34, Patrick Rosemond, 38, and Dekyra Vernon, 24.
The case has been assigned to Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert Goering. Matthews, one of the other suspects, was released earlier this month but is subject to house arrest and must wear an ankle monitor. Detectives have claimed that he and Merriweather coordinated their actions during the attack, a point that their attorneys contest, arguing that the defendants are victims in this context.
One suspect, Rosemond, was apprehended in Atlanta and remains in custody there. He has waived extradition, leaving law enforcement with a 15-day window to return him to Cincinnati.
The violent episode, which involved approximately 100 people, sparked widespread attention after videos of the incident circulated online. Police Chief Teresa Theetge characterized the attack as a brutal episode of violence, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation at an August 1 news conference. Six victims, consisting of five men and one woman, were subjected to “unimaginable physical violence,” she stated, noting that only one witness contacted emergency services.
This incident has ignited discussions both locally and nationally concerning crime rates, public safety, and racial dynamics in urban environments. Cincinnati police are continuing to investigate the matter, and the FBI is also conducting its own review.