A 25-year-old Cincinnati man is now staring down 49 felony counts after his arrest on March 13 in a sweeping juvenile sex case, according to police. Dakota Collier was indicted on 37 counts of rape and 12 counts of gross sexual imposition, with investigators alleging the incidents took place over roughly six years at a Dunaway Court address. The Cincinnati Police Department's Personal Crimes Squad opened the case after a referral from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, and authorities are urging anyone with information to speak up as the case moves forward.
What police allege
As reported by WKRC, the Personal Crimes Squad launched its investigation on Jan. 5 after receiving a referral from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Detectives say multiple incidents occurred over a six‑year period at a residence on Dunaway Court. Collier was arrested on March 13 and later indicted on 37 counts of rape and 12 counts of gross sexual imposition in connection with the case. Investigators say the probe remains active and have not yet made court filings publicly available.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone with information related to the case to call the Cincinnati Police non‑emergency line at 513‑765‑1212 or Crime Stoppers at 513‑352‑3040, according to the Cincinnati Police Department. Officials say tips can be critical in long‑running investigations and will be routed through established victim‑support and witness‑services programs.
What the charges mean
Rape is defined under state law in Ohio Revised Code § 2907.02, while gross sexual imposition is outlined in Ohio Revised Code § 2907.05. Depending on how the counts are charged and the specific circumstances, convictions can result in lengthy prison sentences and mandatory sex‑offender registration under Ohio law.
Next steps
Collier's indictment has been returned to prosecutors, and the case will now move through the Hamilton County court system, although specific arraignment dates or scheduling details had not been released at the time of reporting, according to WKRC. Investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to contact the Cincinnati Police or Crime Stoppers so detectives can track down additional leads.
