ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man is in jail today on a $100,000 bond after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old child.
According to officials, deputies with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zachary Jenkins, 27, on first-degree felony rape charges.
Reports say a 9-1-1 call came in from the child who stated that Jenkins “had sexually assaulted her.” Deputies say they arrived on the scene to find the child outside crying. Soon after, reports say, the child’s mother and Jenkins walked out of the home to talk with the deputies.
The victim told law enforcement that Jenkins had touched her inappropriately.
The child’s mother said, “she was unaware of the assault and had been sleeping.” Jenkins told authorities that he was sleeping as well and “had no idea what was going.”
Huntington Township EMS were dispatched to the residence to transport the child to Adena Regional Medical Center for evaluation.
Jenkins remains in the Ross County Jail.
