ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County man is wanted by law enforcement after a warrant was issued for rape and felonious assault.
According to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies on October 21 were dispatched to Adena Regional Medical Center in reference to an assault that occurred on Upper Twin Road.
Initial reports from the Sheriff’s Office say that a female victim said that her live-in boyfriend, later identified as Joshua R. Knauff, had allegedly attacked, and sexually assaulted her. Investigators said that the injuries were consistent with the victim’s story.
An arrest warrant was issued for Knauff, charging him with rape, kidnapping, and felonious assault.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact their nearest law enforcement agency. Authorities say at this time, he should be considered armed and dangerous.