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Scioto County OH- Two Southern Ohio Monsters Behind Bars, Accused of Raping Children

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Scioto County OH- Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini announces that his office recently received information that several juveniles could be victims of repeated sexual assaults.

Scioto County Marty V. Donini stated that a detective was assigned to investigate this complaint. During this ongoing investigation the detective was able to identify several victims that were ages 9 through 16 at the time of these assaults. The suspect knew all of the victims through past or present family or household members. The alleged criminal activity took place over the last 10-12 years.

Detectives and deputies have been actively looking for the alleged suspect who has been staying in his vehicle and at various other locations. On August 19, 2020 detectives were able to obtain information that the suspect was at a residence located on Clinton Furnace Road in Pedro, Ohio. Deputies responded and were able to detain the suspect without incident.

Arrested was Ryan N Thomas age 40 of 2102 South 5th Street Ironton Ohio, Thomas has been charged with two counts of rape a felony of the 1st degree. Thomas is currently being held in the Scioto County Jail on a $150,00.00 bond and will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Thursday August 20, 2020.

Scioto County Sheriff Marty v. Donini stated that this is still an ongoing investigation involving more victims that will result in more charges being presented to the grand jury on a later date. Anyone with information should contact Detective Jodi Conkel @ 740-351-1091. All calls will remain confidential.

Scioto County Sheriff Marty V. Donini announces that his office received information on August 14, 2020 that a 13year old girl had been sexually assaulted.

Scioto County Marty V. Donini stated that a detective responded to speak to the victim and it was reported that the victim had been sexually assaulted several times in the past with the last assault being during the weekend of July 4, 2020.

The detective has been interviewing witnesses and getting statements throughout this ongoing investigation. As a result of this investigation the suspect was located and interviewed at the Sheriff’s Office on August 20, 2020 that resulted in his arrest.

Arrested was Robert Sly age 19 of Pedro, Sly has been charged with one count of rape a felony of the 1st degree and is currently being held on a $100.000.00 bond and will appear in Portsmouth Municipal Court on Friday August 21, 2020.

Scioto County Sheriff Marty v. Donini stated that this is still an ongoing investigation involving at least one more victim that could result in more charges being presented to the grand jury on a later date. Anyone with information should contact Detective Jodi Conkel @ 740-351-1091. All calls will remain confidential.