A Delhi Township man is facing eight rape counts after a Butler County grand jury indictment tied to allegations involving juvenile victims. The arrest warrant adds an interstate wrinkle: the suspect is being held in Kentucky on unrelated charges while Ohio authorities prepare to seek his return.
Police said the grand jury charged Kendrick Daniels with eight counts of rape. Daniels is currently being held in Clay County, Kentucky, and authorities said an extradition filing is planned, according to Local 12.
The investigation is being handled by the Ross Township Police Department, which declined to release additional information about the juvenile victims or the underlying allegations. Police cited the need to protect the victims' privacy, dignity and well-being.
Police Ask For Tips While Withholding Victim Details
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Ross Township Police Department's investigations division at (513) 863-2337. The Ross Township police website lists the department's headquarters and phone number, while anonymous tips may also be directed to Butler County Crime Stoppers.
What The Ohio Rape Charges Mean
Under Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.02, rape is a first-degree felony. The statute includes sexual conduct involving a person younger than 13 among the circumstances that can constitute rape, but the information released publicly does not identify the victims' ages or explain which statutory provisions apply to the eight counts.
The indictment represents allegations, not a finding of guilt. Any further details about the alleged conduct, court proceedings or Daniels' return to Ohio will depend on additional filings and statements from investigators or prosecutors.
