LANCASTER, Ohio — A Fairfield County business owner was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison following her conviction on multiple counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, according to court records.
Amanda Lee Spain, 36, of Lancaster, was found guilty of three counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor (Ohio Revised Code 2907.04-36B). In addition to her prison sentence, Spain must register as a sex offender for 25 years and complete 10 years of post-release control (parole) upon release.
Case Background
The charges stem from an investigation launched in July 2025 by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office after the victim’s mother discovered the relationship and contacted authorities [cite: LANCASTER, OH (July 17, 2025) – A Fairfield County woman has been charged with engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy who worked for her at a local farm property, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office., According to an affidavit filed by Detective Eriva Sylvia, the teen’s mother contacted the sheriff’s office on July 15 after discovering the alleged relationship.].
According to affidavits filed in court:
- Employment Connection: The 15-year-old victim had been employed as a farm worker at Picture Perfect Ranch, a property owned and operated by Spain on Rockmill Road NW in Lancaster [cite: LANCASTER, OH (July 17, 2025) – A Fairfield County woman has been charged with engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy who worked for her at a local farm property, according to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office., The teenager had been employed as a farm at Picture Perfect Ranch, a property Owned and operated by Spain on Rockmill Road NW in Lancaster.].
- Hidden Communication: Spain provided the teenager with a private cell phone registered in her name to communicate outside his parents’ knowledge.
- Repeated Incidents: Over the course of several months, the relationship escalated into repeated sexual encounters. The victim reported the incidents occurred on a weekly basis when he and Spain were alone at her residence.
Detective Eriva Sylvia noted that the minor provided consistent, specific details regarding the encounters, leading to Spain’s arrest and indictment in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas under Judge Berens [cite: The charges were filed in the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas under case number 25 CR 319 and assigned to Judge Berens., According to an affidavit filed by Detective Eriva Sylvia, the teen’s mother contacted the sheriff’s office on July 15 after discovering the alleged relationship., Detectives noted that the teen gave consistent and specific details about the encounters.].
Sentencings & Penalties Summary
- Prison Sentence: 4.5 years
- Sex Offender Registration: 25 years
- Post-Release Control (Parole): 10 years
- Convictions: Three counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor (R.C. 2907.04-36B)
In accordance with Ohio state law and privacy protections for victims, the identity of the minor involved has been withheld.
