A Montgomery County grand jury has indicted a Miami Township man on charges connected to the death of his 10-year-old daughter, more than a year after officers were first called to their Aldora Drive home. Scott Cleaver, 48, was taken into custody Thursday and now faces counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and endangering children.
According to the Miami Township Police Department, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team arrested Cleaver on Thursday and booked him into the Montgomery County Jail, where he remains held. Police said the indictment followed a yearlong investigation into the death of Cleaver's daughter, Rylie, and that the department extends its deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.
The case traces back to Oct. 1, 2025, when officers were called to a home on Aldora Drive to investigate the 10-year-old's death, according to WHIO. Court records cited by Dayton 24/7 Now indicate the alleged crimes occurred sometime between March 1, 2025, and Oct. 1, 2025, though the specific allegations underlying each charge have not been made public.
Charges Carry Felony-Level Penalties
Under Ohio law, a violation of involuntary manslaughter's division (A) is classified as a felony of the first degree, according to the Ohio Revised Code. Reckless homicide, meanwhile, is a felony of the third degree under a separate section of the Ohio Revised Code. Neither statute spells out the specific facts of Cleaver's case, and no court date, bond amount or plea has been disclosed.
Rylie Cleaver was Scott Cleaver's 10-year-old daughter, and WDTN reports she was found dead at the family home. The outlet notes that this case remains under investigation, and the cause or circumstances surrounding her death have not been released publicly.
Investigation Still Open a Year Later
Miami Township police said they are continuing to investigate the case and have not shared further details, the same report from Dayton 24/7 Now states. The department has said it remains dedicated to seeking justice and ensuring those responsible are held accountable through the judicial process.
No additional information about an attorney representing Cleaver or a response from him has been made available. The timeline of the investigation, spanning from the initial 911 call on Aldora Drive to Thursday's arrest, underscores how long the case took to reach a grand jury. For now, Cleaver remains in the Montgomery County Jail as the case moves forward.
