Flat Rock, Ohio Man Arrested for Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor

William R. Stevens, 46, of Flat Rock, Ohio, was arrested for Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor following an investigation led by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office. Other agencies involved were the FBI, and the Ottawa County Crime Task Force (METRICH). Law enfrocement siezed electronic devices and other evidence related to the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile.

Sheriff Fredrick W. Stevens aplauded the effort between federal and state agencies for ensuring the safety of the community. William remains in the Seneca County Jail pending further prosecution.

###PRESS RELEASE###

After receiving a report of an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile at the residence located at 15960 Water Street, Flat Rock, Ohio 44828, on Monday, February 03, 2025, the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, along with several other Law Enforcement Agencies executed multiple search warrants to attempt to retrieve evidence related to the initial complaint.

William R. Stevens, 46 YOA, for Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a MinorPhoto bySeneca County Sheriffs Office

Detectives from the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office received information from Special Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cleveland Field Office, Toledo Resident Agency, which started the investigation into the allegation.Upon further investigation and obtaining additional information, a search warrant and arrest warrant were obtained for the owner of the Flat Rock residence. The search warrant signed by Judge Damon Alt of the Seneca County Common Pleas Court led to the confiscation of additional evidence believed to be related to the sexual assault investigation.

Additional search warrants were also obtained for several electronic devices related to the investigation. Additional Special Agents and Task Force Officers from the FBI Cleveland Field Office-Toledo Resident Agency, the Ottawa County Crime Task Force, the Seneca County Drug Task Force – METRICH Enforcement Unit, Ottawa County Crime Task Force Canine Unit, and the multi-juris Seneca County Special Response Team were all utilized to execute the search warrant on the residence safely and effectively. Arrested was William R. Stevens, 46 YOA, for Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a Felony of the Third degree.

He is presently being held at the Seneca County Jail upon further prosecution.“Based on all the facts and circumstances of this entire investigation, I truly believe that Seneca County is safer this evening because this individual is off our streets. The diligent work and collaboration between numerous Federal and State Law Enforcement Agencies was instrumental to the success of this investigation!”

Sheriff Fredrick W. Stevens.