Cincinnati's streets are tracing the steps of justice, as a third suspect has been apprehended in connection with the vicious assault that unfolded in the quiet pre-dawn hours last Saturday. In a social media update that cut through the digital noise with stark clarity, the Cincinnati Police Department announced that late last night, Jermaine Matthews, a 39-year-old Black man, was taken into custody. Charged with felonious assault, assault, and aggravated riot, Matthews's arrest signposts the ongoing crusade of law enforcement against the eruption of violence earlier this month.
The city's Chief of Police, Chief Theetge, has been vocal about the unyielding efforts of the Investigative Team and Fugitive Apprehension Unit in tracking down all parties involved. According to a statement released by the Cincinnati Police Department, "our Investigative Team and Fugitive Apprehension Unit are working tirelessly and will not stop until every individual involved in this attack is identified and arrested." In the same breath, the community's integral role was highlighted, with Chief Theetge extending gratitude towards those who have stepped forward with pivotal leads.
Message from Police Chief Teresa Theetge pic.twitter.com/pfsdetPVpM
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) July 30, 2025
Focusing on the collaborative dynamic between the public and the police, the Chief expressed that community cooperation has been "instrumental in making these arrests possible." This nod towards civic engagement not only casts light upon the interdependence of law enforcement and the public but also seems to rekindle the flame of communal responsibility amidst such chilling acts of violence. Matthews' arrest builds upon the previous arrests related to this case, yet the statement from the Cincinnati Police Department is a reminder of work yet unfinished, of a pursuit that tirelessly rages on.
The call for public assistance remains as urgent and as clear as the night of the crime itself, with the department urging anyone with any information, however seemingly insignificant, to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040. They have pledged, with a resolve unbent by the weight of the task, that "we will not stop until justice is fully served." This ongoing investigation, as assured by Chief Theetge, has more arrests on the horizon—a statement signaling a clear intent to sweep the debris of violence from the streets until the balance of community safety is restored in full measure.
