Our children are targeted by pedophiles and sex traffickers in Scioto County, Ohio, and across the nation. Arrests in other states and even other countries can still hit home because, thanks to the Internet, distance does not keep these predators from getting to your children. Back on August 13, officers arrested Roger D. Blythe, 33, of Sugar Run Road. Police charged him with pandering obscenities involving a minor and scheduled to appear in court on August However, he failed to show up in court for his hearing.
Sheriff Marty Donini said his office learned last week that the girl had been repeatedly assaulted by Sly. The last assault happened during the July 4th weekend. Sly was arrested as a result of that interview. Additionally, the Sheriff said his office believes there is at least one more victim. Anyone with information should contact Detective Jodi Conkel at All calls will remain confidential.
A court sentenced Charles Barreras, 49, of Kingsland, Ga. After completion of his prison term, Barreras will be required to serve 10 years of supervised release and to register as a sex offender. Barreras is a lieutenant commander in the U. Three of the remaining defendants in the operation have been sentenced to federal prison, while others await sentencing after entering guilty pleas, or are awaiting trial.
Sheriff James Nelson said his office charged Roger D. Blythe, 33, of Sugar Run Road in Piketon, with pandering obscenities involving a minor. Butler is currently lodged in the Butler County Jail.
Law enforcement arrested Harlow after the questioning. Police charged Johnnie Harlow, 63, of Marne Avenue in West Portsmouth with two counts of rape of a child under 13 and two counts of gross sexual imposition. John Edward Zeretzke, 61, of Ventura, pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography.
