CRESTLINE, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—On September 19, 2024, at 1:28 p.m., detectives from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the Crestline Police Department concluded a sexual assault investigation involving a 15-year-old juvenile victim. The Crawford County Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 307 ½ N. Wiley St., in the village of Crestline.

Johnathan R. Pasco, 33, was located at the residence and arrested on charges of rape. Pasco was transported to the Crawford County Justice Center, where he is being held pending formal charges.

The Crestline Police Department will forward reports to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of additional charges. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Ross at 419-683-2222.

Photos: Crawford County Sheriff’s Office