LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) — A 28-year-old man from Canal Winchester was arrested by Fairfield County sheriff’s deputies on multiple sexual assault charges, including rape.
The Sheriff’s Office said that Kyle Combs was indicted on Wednesday for one count of rape and six of gross sexual imposition one week after being arrested. A victim, who court documents state is currently 5, reported the alleged sexual offenses to authorities, who investigated Combs.
Court documents further said that the alleged offenses occurred between February 2022 and April of this year. During his initial court appearance, Combs’ bond was set at $200,000 with no option to pay the 10% to be released.
He faces 10 years to life in prison on the charge of raping a victim under the age of 13.