UNCLE SEEN RAPING HIS 3-YEAR OLD NIECE BY PASSING MOTORIST INDICTED

Posted on 8/17/2016

Defendant: Charles Lee Sadler

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien stated, “This uncle faces a potential sentence of life in prison for raping his 3 year old niece.”  Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien announced that the Franklin County Grand Jury has returned an indictment against Charles Lee Sadler, age 34, in connection to the sexual assault that occurred on August 5th, 2016 to his 3 year old niece in a garage located in the 300 block of Richardson Avenue.  A woman was driving down an alley, witnessed the man raping the toddler, and contacted authorities.  Sadler was arrested shortly thereafter.  Sadler has been indicted for two counts of Rape (F-1), and one count of Kidnapping (F-1), for a total of three counts.  O’Brien commended the conscientious citizen and the Columbus Police for their immediate assistance and response in this case.  Arraignment for Sadler is set for today, August 17th, at 1:30 pm in courtroom 2B at 345 S. High Street.