UPPER SANDUSKY—On January 17, 2023, the Upper Sandusky Police Department received a Sexual Assault complaint. The victim identified the suspect as Michael D. Meeks, age 36, of Upper Sandusky. The Upper Sandusky Police Department began an investigation and was assisted by the Wvandot County Major Crimes Unit.
Upon conclusion of the sexual assault investigation, the case was presented to the grand jury, and an indictment was received.
On March 16, 2023, Michael Meeks was arraigned on ten counts of Rape, all felonies of the 1st degree. His bond was set at $500,000.
After the investigation, Kathy R. Davis was charged with Obstruction of Justice, a third-degree felony. As it is alleged, she provided Meeks with money, transportation, or other means of avoiding discovery or apprehension.
Crawford County Now will continue to cover this developing news story.