What started as a routine visit to a Cincinnati nail salon on Thursday allegedly turned into a frightening encounter when a man followed a woman inside, groped her, and tried to kiss her, according to court filings. The documents state he grabbed the woman's jaw, told her, "Give me that lower lip," and later left a string of explicit messages that left her fearing for her safety. Court records show criminal charges have now been filed in the case.
Allegations and charges
Hamilton County court documents identify the suspect as Dion Houston. According to the filings, Houston called the woman, then went to the salon, sat down beside her, and grabbed her genitals. The documents quote him as saying he "wanted more of that p---y" and demanding that she give him her "lower lip." The woman reported the calls and messages to authorities, and Houston was charged with sexual imposition and telecommunications harassment, according to WKRC.
What the charges mean
Under Ohio law, "sexual imposition" refers to nonconsensual sexual contact and can be treated as a misdemeanor, with potential elevation if the accused has certain prior convictions. "Telecommunications harassment" covers repeated or sexually explicit communications meant to harass or intimidate another person. For the legal fine print and potential penalties, see Section 2907.06 and Section 2917.21 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Related charges from April
The same court filings also link Houston to an April 23 incident in an apartment building. In that case, he is accused of opening and discharging a fire extinguisher "without need," covering a floor in residue, and prompting a tenant who feared it might be related to a bomb to call police. According to those documents, he faces vandalism and inducing panic charges stemming from that earlier incident, according to WKRC.
Resources and next steps
Upcoming hearings and any new filings in the case will appear in Hamilton County Municipal Court dockets. Victims and witnesses can contact local law enforcement if they have additional information or tips. Survivors seeking support can reach out to the Ohio Attorney General's victim services and compensation program, as well as national resources like RAINN's 24/7 hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or online chat. More information is available through the Ohio Attorney General and RAINN.
